Disco is an unincorporated community in Durham and La Harpe Townships, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Disco is 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of La Harpe, and is on the Keokuk Junction Railway.

Disco, Illinois
Disco is located in Illinois
Disco
Disco
Disco is located in the United States
Disco
Disco
Coordinates: 40°37′13″N 91°01′17″W / 40.62028°N 91.02139°W / 40.62028; -91.02139
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyHancock
Elevation
667 ft (203 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code217
GNIS feature ID407231[1]

History

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While one source says the etymology is uncertain,[2] another source says Disco was so named because the surrounding river valley is as flat as a discus.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Disco, Illinois
  2. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 390. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. ^ Rundquist, Thomas J. (August 1, 2000). Substitute Teacher Survival Activities Vol 1. Nova Media Inc. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-884239-51-9.