Dry Hill is an
unincorporated community
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in
Jackson County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Illinois
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.
History
A post office opened at Dry Hill in 1871, and remained in operation until 1877. Some say the community was so named on account of its relatively high and dry elevation, while others believe the name may be derived from Samuel Dry, an early settler.
References
Unincorporated communities in Jackson County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
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