Dillon is an
unincorporated community
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in
Tazewell County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Illinois
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.
History
Dillon was laid out in 1836, and named in honor of Nathan Dillon, a county official. The Dillon post office was discontinued in 1901.
References
Unincorporated communities in Tazewell County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
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