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Arcola

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Also known as Arcola, Illinois, Arcola, IL

town in Illinois

Key facts

Country
United States
State
Illinois
County
Douglas
Township
Arcola
Total
2.04 sq mi (5.29 km )
Land
2.02 sq mi (5.24 km )
Water
0.023 sq mi (0.06 km )
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Density
1,446.9/sq mi (558.67/km )
Time zone
UTC-6 ( CST )
Summer dst
UTC-5 ( CDT )
Area code s
217, 447
Fips code
17-01881
Website
http://www.arcolaillinois.org/

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Arcola
Population
2927
Area
5.225496
Elevation
677
Official website
www.arcola-il.org
Image
Arcola IL E Main St.jpg
Households
1008
Dialing code
217
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Commons category
Arcola, Illinois
postal code
61910
inception
1855-01-01
water as percent of area
1.0609
per capita income
25602
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Arcola is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,915 at the 2024 census. The city was founded in 1855, when the Illinois Central Railroad was built through the county. The railroad itself was responsible for surveying, platting and founding the town.

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