Eddy is an unincorporated community in Lake County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1] Eddy is located at 42°27′41″N 87°53′54″W / 42.46139°N 87.89833°W.
Eddy, Illinois | |
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  Eddy  Eddy | |
| Coordinates: 42°27′41″N 87°53′54″W / 42.46139°N 87.89833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Newport |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422657[1] |
History
editThe community was named for Charles G. Eddy, a railroad official.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eddy, Illinois
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 68.
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