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Orient
Franklin County, Illinois
ZipCodes
62874
Page Contents for Orient, Illinois
History & History-related items
Statistics & Facts
The Illinois state capital is Springfield.
The population of Orient is approximately 428 (1990), 358 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 201 (1990), 154 (2010).
The amount of land area in Orient is 1.433 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Orient to Washington DC is 681 miles.
The distance to the Illinois state capital is 134 miles. (as the crow flies)
Orient is positioned 37.91 degrees north of the equator and 88.97 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
about 1/2 mile from Middle Fork Creek.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Orient began as a small settlement built in the woods roughly 120 years
ago.
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Attractions
American Legion Post 1961 Memorial, located on Jackson Street right next to the American Legion
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Orient City Government
A new city hall was erected in 1995, before this time, the city hall was a one car garage on main street which was turned into a very small office building.
The mayor of Orient: Mario Allois Jr. (2000)
Police Commisioner of Orient: Wayne Allois (2000)
Orient Miscellany
Oldest Natural Resident of Orient: Mary Allois (2000)
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