Shabbona Grove, Illinois

Shabbona Grove is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. Shabbona Grove is located on the south edge of Shabbona Lake State Park, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-southeast of Shabbona.[2]

Shabbona Grove, Illinois
Shabbona Grove
Shabbona Grove
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N 88°51′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID422079[1]

History

A post office called Shabbona Grove was established in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[3] Shabbona Grove was platted in 1885.[4] The community was named for Shabbona, a Potawatomi chief.[4]

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