Shirland, Illinois

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Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.[1]

History

An earlier name for the area was Kepotah. The name was changed when the Shirland post office was established August 15, 1857.[2]

References

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  2. Adams, James N. (compiler) Illinois Place Names, p. 408, p. 506. (1969). Springfield, Ill: Illinois State Historical Society.

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