Van Orin, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Van Orin, 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:Bureau
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:801
Coordinates:41.55°N -89.3533°W
Area Code:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:420219[1]

Van Orin is an unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. Van Orin is located along Illinois Route 92, east of Ohio and northwest of La Moille.

The community is named after Van Orin Cresap, a predominant citizen and local farmer. A post office was established in 1872.[2]

Van Orin Elementary School is located in the community. The school serves the La Moille Community Unit School District No. 303.

Chartered in 1919, the First State Bank of Van Orin is also located in the community.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: Callary, Edward . Place Names of Illinois . University of Illinois . 2009 . 9780252090707 .
  3. Web site: 1st State Bank of Van Orin. 2021-10-19. vanorinbank.com.