Holcomb, Illinois

Coordinates: 42°03′53″N 89°05′44″W / 42.06472°N 89.09556°W / 42.06472; -89.09556
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Holcomb, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Holcomb, Illinois is located in Illinois
Holcomb, Illinois
Holcomb, Illinois
Holcomb, Illinois is located in the United States
Holcomb, Illinois
Holcomb, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°03′53″N 89°05′44″W / 42.06472°N 89.09556°W / 42.06472; -89.09556
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyOgle
Area
[1]
 • Total0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total149
 • Density1,674.16/sq mi (648.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61043
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID410374[2]

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.[3] 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[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020149—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Gallery[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  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.


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