Blair, Illinois | |
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  Blair, Illinois  Blair, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 38°02′41″N 89°44′31″W / 38.04472°N 89.74194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404539[1] |
Blair is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Blair is 5 miles (8.0 km) west-northwest of Steeleville.
The town is named for Thomas Blair, the first postmaster and first justice of the peace. In 1860, a post office was established.[2]
References
- ↑ "Blair". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
Municipalities and communities of Randolph County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Randolph County | |
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