Rodden is an unincorporated community located in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States.

Rodden
Location in the state of Illinois
Location in the state of Illinois
Coordinates: 42°19′41″N 90°19′13″W / 42.32806°N 90.32028°W / 42.32806; -90.32028
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJo Daviess County
Elevation
670 ft (204 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

History

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Several markers still exist from the town's past, including roads and structures. Rodden Road, which intersects with U.S. Route 20, is still in use and can be found just east of the nearby Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. The abandoned Winston Tunnel is located several miles west of the town.[1] Other markers include the Inn at Irish Hollow, which was partially converted from the old Rodden general store and post office.[1][2]

Present day

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Old and newly built structures, residences and farms still exist in the area of Rodden. Most addresses use ZIP codes from nearby Galena, Elizabeth, and Hanover.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b "Roger". (2006 November 7). Re: [cgw] Rodden, Illinois. Message posted to [1][dead link]
  2. ^ ELG Hospitality Incorporated. (Unknown Last Update). Inn At Irish Hollow and Country English Cottages. Retrieved February 11, 2007, from http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/illinois-galena-innatirishhollowandcountryenglishcottages.html

42°19′41″N 90°19′13″W / 42.32806°N 90.32028°W / 42.32806; -90.32028