Welcome to Dahinda ...
Dahinda is located in Knox County<1>.
The location of Dahinda has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Dahinda: duh-HIN-duh<3>
Dahinda was established in 1888.
Dahinda is 580 feet [177 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Dahinda lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Dahinda: (309)
The ZIP code for Dahinda: 61428<5>
Communities Also Named Dahinda ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Dahinda - they are located in Alabama and Saskatchewan.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Dahinda.
Communities near Dahinda ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dahinda.
- Galesburg
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galesburg
- Galesburg is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 29,803 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galesburg <6>
- Abingdon
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abingdon
- Abingdon is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,008 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Abingdon <6>
- Knoxville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
- Knoxville is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <6>
- Galva
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galva
- Galva is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,449 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galva <6>
- Farmington
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
- Farmington is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,181 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmington <6>
- Elmwood
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmwood
- Elmwood is located in Peoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,995 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmwood <6>
- Princeville
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeville
- Princeville is located in Peoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,663 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Princeville <6>
- Wyoming
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
- Wyoming is located in Stark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,253 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wyoming <6>
- Toulon
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toulon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toulon
- Toulon is located in Stark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toulon <6>
- Brimfield
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brimfield
- Brimfield is located in Peoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 820 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brimfield <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Dahinda. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dahinda.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dahinda. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Dahinda.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dahinda. See our Newspapers Page for Dahinda.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dahinda ...
Looking for more information about Dahinda? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Dahinda, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Dahinda.
Adding Dahinda to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dahinda in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Dahinda was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Dahinda post office opened in 1888.
We also found Dahinda in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dahinda.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dahinda. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Knox, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Dahinda. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dahinda - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Dahinda). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dahinda or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |