Harlem, Illinois

For the Chicago suburb formerly named Harlem, see Forest Park, Illinois.

Harlem, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Harlem, Illinois is located in Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois is located in the United States
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°20′25″N 89°01′04″W / 42.34028°N 89.01778°W / 42.34028; -89.01778
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP
61111
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID409785[1]

Harlem is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1] It was incorporated into Loves Park in the 1980s.[2] Harlem is the closest city to Rock Cut State Park.

History

A post office called Harlem was established in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[3] The community was named after Harlem, New York.[4]

Education

Residents of Harlem are served by the Harlem School District 122. Students attend Maple Elementary School Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School.[5]

Culture

Places of Interest

Harlem Cemetery was built on a piece of land donated by one of the first citizens of the town, Asa Taylor, who is buried there.[6]

Transportation

RMTD provides bus service on Route 20 connecting Harlem to destinations throughout the Rockford area.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harlem, Illinois
  2. ^ "The World Of Harlem: Roots of Harlem Township, Illinois". Harlem World. Rock River Times. December 4, 2013. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Winnebago County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  4. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 81.
  5. ^ "Harlem School District 122 - Schools". Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "The World Of Harlem: Roots of Harlem Township, Illinois". Harlem World. Rock River Times. December 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Route Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 28, 2024.


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