Florid is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Illinois, United States, located about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Hennepin.
History
Florid was founded in1835.[2] The early settlement contained stores, churches, a post office, a school, and a "cluster of dwellings".[2] By the 1880s, Florid had "fallen into decay".[2]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c Warren, Vallette (1887). History of Putnam County (PDF). The Record Job Printing Office. p. 6.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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