Jamaica is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Jamaica Township,
Vermilion County,
Illinois
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.
History
Like so many other small towns in the late 19th century, Jamaica developed because of the railroads. When the C&EI railroad came through the township, Jamaica thrived. However, when the Fairmount quarries closed, the town began to dwindle. It is now a small unincorporated area. School consolidation led to the new school being built near the town to replace the older
Fairmount,
Indianola, and
Sidell high schools, and it was called Jamaica High School.
Geography
Jamaica is located at ( 39.9911467, -87.8066939).
References
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Unincorporated communities in Vermilion County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois