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Unincorporated community in Illinois, US

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Holcomb, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Holcomb, Illinois is located in IllinoisHolcomb, IllinoisHolcomb, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisHolcomb, Illinois is located in the United StatesHolcomb, IllinoisHolcomb, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 42°03′53″N 89°05′44″W / 42.06472°N 89.09556°W / 42.06472; -89.09556
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyOgle
Area
 • Total0.09 sq mi (0.23 km)
 • Land0.09 sq mi (0.23 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation840 ft (260 m)
Population
 • Total149
 • Density1,674.16/sq mi (648.09/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code61043
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID410374

Holcomb is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. Holcomb is 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Davis Junction. Holcomb has a post office with ZIP code 61043. Holcomb was founded in 1876. It was named for William H. Holcomb (c. 1839–1908), General Manager of the Chicago and Iowa Railroad at the time. He was also the Superintendent of Transportation for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020149—
U.S. Decennial Census

Holcomb first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Gallery

  • The railroad sign for Holcomb. As viewed looking North The railroad sign for Holcomb. As viewed looking North
  • The Holcomb Post Office The Holcomb Post Office
  • The Holcomb State Bank The Holcomb State Bank
  • The Hueber Grain Elevators. As seen looking West. Can be seen throughout village. The Hueber Grain Elevators. As seen looking West. Can be seen throughout village.
  • The Original Holcomb Hotel & General Store. Now a residence. The Original Holcomb Hotel & General Store. Now a residence.
  • The Meridian Sun #505 Masonic Lodge The Meridian Sun #505 Masonic Lodge
  • Former Church Former Church
  • The former Holcomb Carrie Sheaff School District 152 Building The former Holcomb Carrie Sheaff School District 152 Building
  • The Holcomb Centennial Bell, erected in 1976 The Holcomb Centennial Bell, erected in 1976
  • The plaque on the Centennial Bell The plaque on the Centennial Bell

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ZIP Code Lookup
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
Places adjacent to Holcomb, Illinois
Stillman Valleyd Davis Junction
Chana Holcomb Lindenwood
Ashton Flagg Center Creston
Municipalities and communities of Ogle County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Oregon
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