Bigneck, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
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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]
Bigneck, Illinois | |
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The Illinois Department of Transportation sign entering Bigneck from Highway 61 North | |
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| Coordinates: 40°08′15″N 91°09′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422221[1] |