Cruger is an
unincorporated community
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in
Woodford County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Illinois
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.
History
Cruger was laid out in 1856.
The community's name honors William H. Cruger, a railroad official.
A post office was established at Cruger in 1856, and remained in operation until 1909.
References
Unincorporated communities in Woodford County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
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