Dry Hill is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office opened at Dry Hill in 1871, and remained in operation until 1877.[2] Some say the community was so named on account of its relatively high and dry elevation, while others believe the name may be derived from Samuel Dry, an early settler.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dry Hill, Illinois
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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