Ocoya, Illinois
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Ocoya is an unincorporated community[1][2] in Central Illinois, located in southern Livingston County.
History
Ocoya began as a
Elevator
As mentioned above, the most notable structure remaining in Ocoya is the grain elevator. The original wood and metal structure was removed many years ago. Later three, 30 foot diameter and one custom cement bins were built in the 1950s. The old wooden elevator was replaced by four, 40 foot diameter bins were built to the north. Between 2009 and 2015, the southern section of the elevator lost a metal grain bin after it burst open. Later on, but within the same range, the north grain site had a new grain leg installed.
Location
Ocoya is located in
Climate
The weather in Ocoya is humid continental. The average temperatures during the summer are a high of 85 °F (29 °C) and a low of 63 °F (17 °C). The average temperatures during the winter are a high of 30 °F (−1 °C) and a low of 17 °F (−8 °C). Annual rainfall is approximately 38 inches (97 cm), and there are an average of 194 sunny days per year. Snowfall is 26 inches (66 cm) per year.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ocoya, Illinois
- ^ "Ocoya Populated Place Profile / Livingston County, Illinois Data". illinois.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "Ocoya, Route 66 Illinois". www.theroute-66.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "OCOYA, Ill. - Eppard's Point Twp. HISTORY". livingston.illinoisgenweb.org. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ Office of Planning and Programming (June 22, 2021). General Highway Map: Livingston County (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 28, 2022.