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Posey, Illinois

Coordinates: 38°32′13″N 89°21′09″W / 38.53694°N 89.35250°W / 38.53694; -89.35250
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Posey, Illinois
Posey, Illinois is located in Illinois
Posey, Illinois
Posey, Illinois
Posey, Illinois is located in the United States
Posey, Illinois
Posey, Illinois
Coordinates: 38°32′13″N 89°21′09″W / 38.53694°N 89.35250°W / 38.53694; -89.35250
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyClinton
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Population
 • Total65[1]
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID416055[2]

Posey is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. Posey is near the intersection of Illinois Route 127 and Illinois Route 161 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Bartelso.

G. R. Beckmeyer (1920–1977), Illinois businessman and politician, was born in Posey.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Commercial History of Clinton County, Illinois Posey". clintonilgw. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Posey, Illinois
  3. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956,' Biographical Sketch of G. R. "Bob" Beckmeyer, pg. 288-289