Grove City is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies at 39°42′24″N 89°17′49″W / 39.70667°N 89.29694°W.[1]
Grove City, Illinois | |
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  Grove City, Illinois  Grove City, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′24″N 89°17′49″W / 39.70667°N 89.29694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 409535[1] |
It has been rumored that Bonnie and Clyde used a house in Grove City as a hideout while running from the law. The house still stands today, however, it is in very poor condition.
The Grove City Methodist Cemetery is located in Mount Auburn Township.[2]
Frank P. Sadler (1872–1931), Illinois state senator and lawyer, lived on a farm near Grove City.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grove City, Illinois
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grove City Methodist Cemetery
- ^ 'Honor Orations-University of Michigan-Oratorical Association,' Thomas C. Trueblood-editor, University Oratorical Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1895, Frank P. Sadler, pg. 33-39
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