Conrad, Illinois

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Conrad, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Conrad, Illinois is located in Illinois
Conrad, Illinois
Conrad, Illinois
Coordinates: 38°55′31″N 90°37′01″W / 38.92528°N 90.61694°W / 38.92528; -90.61694Coordinates: 38°55′31″N 90°37′01″W / 38.92528°N 90.61694°W / 38.92528; -90.61694
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCalhoun
Elevation
623 ft (190 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)618
GNIS feature ID422578[1]

Conrad is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States. Conrad is southwest of Brussels. Hetzer Cemetery is located in the community.

History[]

A post office called Conrad opened up in the community in 1880 and shut down in 1903. At the time of the post office's opening, Conrad had a river landing called Martin's Landing. It was owned by the postmaster of the Conrad post office, John Martins.

References[]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

A New Geography Of Calhoun County


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