Bigneck, also known as Big Neck, is an unincorporated community in Keene Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Bigneck is located 7.7 miles (12.4 km) west-northwest of Golden.[1] The community is served by Illinois Route 61. There remain about two houses in the community and no businesses.[2] Bigneck once had a post office which is now defunct.[3] A. Otis Arnold (1878–1941), Illinois businessman and politician, was born near Bigneck, in Adams County.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bigneck, Illinois
- ^ Adams County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Neck Post Office (historical)
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1941-1942,' Biographical Sketch of A, Otis Arnold, pg. 222-223
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