Damascus is an

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and Waddams townships,

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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 {{StephensonCountyIL-geo-stub