Watson, Illinois
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Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 668 at the 2020 census. Watson is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Watson, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′34″N 88°34′07″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Effingham |
Area | |
• Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
• Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 668 |
• Density | 611.72/sq mi (236.23/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code(s) | 62473 |
Area code | 217 |
FIPS code | 17-79241 |
GNIS ID | 2400106[1] |
Wikimedia Commons | Watson, Illinois |
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The village was named after George Watson, a railroad official.[3]