Ferrin is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is located along a railroad line 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Carlyle.

Ferrin, Illinois
Ferrin, Illinois is located in Illinois
Ferrin, Illinois
Ferrin, Illinois
Ferrin, Illinois is located in the United States
Ferrin, Illinois
Ferrin, Illinois
Coordinates: 38°36′34″N 89°14′00″W / 38.60944°N 89.23333°W / 38.60944; -89.23333
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyClinton
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID408341[1]

History

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In 1913, Ferrin was an unincorporated community located East of Carlyle. It had four businesses and about 70 inhabitants.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ferrin, Illinois
  2. ^ ""1913 Commercial History of Clinton County, Illinois"". Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2010.