Red Oak, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Red Oak, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Stephenson
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:791
Coordinates:42.3922°N -89.6717°W
Postal Code Type:Zip
Postal Code:61066
Area Code:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:416454

Red Oak is an unincorporated community located along Richland Creek in Buckeye Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States.[1] Red Oak is in Orangeville Community School District.

History

Stephen A. Rigney (180 - 1947), Illinois state representative and farmer, was born near Red Oak.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.topozone.com/illinois/stephenson-il/city/red-oak-7/ Red Oak Topo Map in Stephenson County IL
  2. 'Illinois Blue Book 1909-1910.' Biographical Sketch of Stephen Rigney, pg. 206-297