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Grove City, Illinois
Grove City, Illinois is located in Illinois
Grove City, Illinois
Grove City, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Grove City, Illinois is located in the United States
Grove City, Illinois
Grove City, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Christian
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 409535

Grove City is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies at 39°42′24″N 89°17′49″W / 39.70667°N 89.29694°W / 39.70667; -89.29694.

It has been rumored that Bonnie and Clyde used a house in Grove City as a hideout while running from the law. The house still stands today, however, it is in very poor condition.

The Grove City Methodist Cemetery is located in Mount Auburn Township.

Frank P. Sadler (1872–1931), Illinois state senator and lawyer, lived on a farm near Grove City.

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