Shirland, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
738 ft (225 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
Postal code
61079
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Shirland
Unincorporated community
Shirland is located in Illinois
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Location of Shirland within Illinois
Shirland is located in the United States
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Shirland (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°26′40″N 89°11′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago
TownshipShirland
Elevation
[1]
738 ft (225 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
61079
Area code815
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History

An earlier name for the area was Kepotah. The name was changed when the Shirland post office was established August 15, 1857.[3]

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