| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Rockville |
| Named for | John B. Deselm |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 682 ft |
| Coordinates | 41°14′58″N 87°58′28″W |
| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407148[1] |
Deselm is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office was established at Deselm in 1867, and remained in operation until 1902.[2]
John B. Deselm, the first postmaster, gave the community its name.[3]
References
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- ^ "Kankakee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.