Burton, Illinois
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Burton, Illinois is a village in Adams County
about 4 miles east of Quincy
. Burton was named English Prairie and Benton before finally being changed to its current name.
Adams County, Illinois
Adams County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 67,103, which is a decrease of 1.7% from 68,277 in 2000...
about 4 miles east of Quincy
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
. Burton was named English Prairie and Benton before finally being changed to its current name.