Limerick is an

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in Bureau County,

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, United States, located on

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, north of

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History

The town was laid out in 1857 by George Limerick, a pioneer settler. A post office called Limerick was established that same year, and remained in operation until 1892. Limerick had a meeting house, store, blacksmith, physician, Methodist church, and about 15 to 20 dwellings.

References

Unincorporated communities in Bureau County, Illinois Unincorporated communities in Illinois 1857 establishments in Illinois Populated places established in 1857 {{BureauCountyIL-geo-stub