Altorf, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Altorf, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Altorf
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kankakee
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Bourbonnais
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:600
Coordinates:41.1903°N -87.9622°W
Area Codes:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:403473

Altorf is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

Altorf was laid out in 1858, taking its name after Altdorf, in Switzerland.[1] A post office was established at Altorf in 1886, and remained in operation until 1887.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Callary, Edward. Place Names of Illinois. 29 September 2008. University of Illinois Press. 978-0-252-09070-7. 8.
  2. Web site: Kankakee County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2015.