Scottland, Illinois Explained

Scottland
Settlement Type:town center & Census-designated place
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Illinois Edgar County
Pushpin Map Caption:Scottland's location in Edgar County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Edgar County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Prairie Township
Elevation M:194
Elevation Ft:636
Coordinates:39.8044°N -87.605°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:61924
Area Code:217
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0418150
Unit Pref:imperial

Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.

Geography

Scottland is located at 39.8044°N -87.605°W at an elevation of 636 feet.

Education

Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[1]

Info

The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.

Scottland was also home to war veteran Wilma Vaught.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scottland High School . Illinoishsglorydays.com . 2012-08-26.