Latona, Illinois

Latona is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

Latona was laid out in 1869.[2] A post office was established at Latona in 1877, and remained in operation until 1920.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Latona, Illinois
  2. Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

Coordinates: 38°58′50″N 88°18′42″W / 38.98056°N 88.31167°W / 38.98056; -88.31167

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