Rodden, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Rodden
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jo Daviess County
Established Title2:Unincorporated
Population As Of:2000
Utc Offset:-6
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:42.3281°N -90.3203°W
Elevation M:204
Elevation Ft:670
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes

Rodden is an unincorporated community located in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States.

History

Several markers still exist from the town's past, including roads and structures. Rodden Road, which intersects with U.S. Route 20, is still in use and can be found just east of the nearby Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The abandoned Winston Tunnel is located several miles west of the town. Other markers include the Inn at Irish Hollow, which was partially converted from the old Rodden general store and post office.[1] [2]

Present day

Old and newly built structures, residences and farms still exist in the area of Rodden. Most addresses use ZIP codes from nearby Galena, Elizabeth, and Hanover.

See also

Notes

42.3281°N -90.3203°W

Notes and References

  1. "Roger". (2006 November 7). Re: [cgw] Rodden, Illinois. Message posted to https://groups.yahoo.com/group/cgw/message/13002
  2. ELG Hospitality Incorporated. (Unknown Last Update). Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages. Retrieved February 11, 2007, from http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/illinois-galena-innatirishhollowandcountryenglishcottages.html