Terra Cotta, Illinois

Terra Cotta is an unincorporated community in McHenry County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

A post office called Terra Cotta was established in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[2] The community was named after a local terracotta pottery works.[3]

References

Coordinates: 42°16′54″N 88°18′02″W / 42.28167°N 88.30056°W / 42.28167; -88.30056

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