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About Exeter

Exeter is a tiny farming community in west-central Illinois, population just over 100, located along State Route 100 about 30 miles northwest of Jacksonville. Most visitors arrive via Interstate 72 from Springfield, then head north on Route 100 near Bluffs. The town sits in Scott County's agricultural heartland, surrounded by corn and soybean fields on gently rolling prairie. Exeter's claim to fame is its position along the historic Illinois River corridor, where ancient Native American trails once crossed the fertile farmland.

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Exeter is in United States, at 39.719, -90.496 - about 35 km north-east of Milton, IL.

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The closest airport to Exeter is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 87 km (about 1 h 17 min by car).

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