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Divide, Illinois
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 Divide, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Divide, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422629 |
Divide is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office was established at Divide in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905. The community most likely was so named on account of its location near a drainage divide.
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