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Latona is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

Latona was laid out in 1869.[2] A post office was established at Latona in 1877, and remained in operation until 1920.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Latona, Illinois
  2. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 16, 2016.