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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Perks, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Perks, Illinois is located in IllinoisPerks, IllinoisPerks, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisPerks, Illinois is located in the United StatesPerks, IllinoisPerks, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°18′35″N 89°04′51″W / 37.30972°N 89.08083°W / 37.30972; -89.08083
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPulaski
Elevation345 ft (105 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code62973
Area code618
GNIS feature ID415554

Perks is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Perks is 7 miles (11 kilometers) northeast of Ullin. Perks had a post office with ZIP code 62973. This post office was discontinued on August 12, 2017. Perks now falls under the 62992 ZIP code of Ullin. Perks was originally known as Stringtown.

The community has one grocery store and gas station. Local attractions include the Cache River State Natural Area. Perks has fewer than 100 people, many of whom are farmers or longtime residents of the community.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perks, Illinois
  2. ZIP Code Lookup
  3. "Post Offices by County - Postmaster Finder - Who we are - About.usps.com". about.usps.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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