Graymont, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Graymont, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Graymont
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Livingston
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Rooks Creek
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:653
Coordinates:40.8778°N -88.7769°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:61743
Area Code:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:409354[1]

Graymont is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. Graymont is 7miles west of Pontiac. Graymont has a post office with ZIP code 61743.[2]

History

Farmers Elevator Company of Graymont, now known as the Graymont co-op association, was founded 1904.[3] The original structures no longer exist, but the company is still operation and has expanded to become one of the largest in Livingston County, IL. The State Bank of Graymont began operations in 1913.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=61743&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Web site: Graymont Cooperative Assn . 2022-02-28 . www.graymontcoop.com.
  4. Web site: History of SBG : State Bank of Graymont . 2022-02-28 . www.sbofgray.com.