Dutton, Illinois Explained

Dutton, Illinois
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Coordinates:39.6744°N -90.7997°W
Unit Pref:US
Elevation Ft:755
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pike
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:New Salem
Area Code:217
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset1:-6
Timezone1 Dst:CDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5

Dutton is a ghost town in New Salem Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

The town derived its name from David Dutton, a county official.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Callary, Edward. Place Names of Illinois. 29 September 2008. University of Illinois Press. 978-0-252-09070-7. 102.