Damascus is an
unincorporated community
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in
Harlem
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and
Waddams townships,
Stephenson County,
Illinois
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. Damascus is located at the junction of County Routes 5 and 26, west of
Cedarville.
History
Damascus was laid out in 1837. A post office was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906.
References
Unincorporated communities in Stephenson County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
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