Eldena, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Eldena, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Eldena
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lee
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:South Dixon
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:801
Coordinates:41.7711°N -89.41°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:61324
Area Code:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:407840

Eldena is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States. Its ZIP code is 61324.[1]

History

The community was named after Eldena Van Epp, the wife of an original owner of the town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code. February 17, 2018. United States Postal Service.
  2. Book: Illinois Central Magazine. 1922. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 43.