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Blair, Randolph County, Illinois

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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Blair, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Blair, Illinois is located in IllinoisBlair, IllinoisBlair, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisBlair, Illinois is located in the United StatesBlair, IllinoisBlair, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°02′41″N 89°44′31″W / 38.04472°N 89.74194°W / 38.04472; -89.74194
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRandolph
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID404539

Blair is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Blair is 5 miles (8.0 km) west-northwest of Steeleville.

The town is named for Thomas Blair, the first postmaster and first justice of the peace. In 1860, a post office was established.

References

  1. "Blair". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
Municipalities and communities of Randolph County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Chester
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