Altorf is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
Altorf was laid out in 1858, taking its name after Altdorf, in Switzerland.[2] A post office was established at Altorf in 1886, and remained in operation until 1887.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altorf, Illinois
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ "Kankakee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |