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Dorsey, Illinois
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 Dorsey, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dorsey, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62021
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422634 |
Dorsey is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois, United States. Dorsey is located in Moro Township, 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of Bethalto. Dorsey has a post office with ZIP code 62021.
History
A post office has been in operation at Dorsey since 1857. The community bears the name of Samuel L. Dorsey, a local pioneer.
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