Sollitt, Illinois

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country = United States
state = Illinois
region_type = County
region = Kankakee
district_type = Township
district = Yellowhead
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timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
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postal_code = 60401
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map_caption = Location of Sollitt within Illinois
map_background = Illinois - background map.png map_locator = Illinois2
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Sollitt, Illinois is an unincorporated community located in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It was founded by John Sollitt who purchased the land from the United States Government in 1853. The town is located off of Illinois Route 1 and County Line Road and is north of Grant Park and south of Beecher. Sollitt has less than 100 people within the town.

Sollitt Tap is the only business within Sollitt. The tavern, a longstanding destination for motorcycle enthusiasts, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in the summer of 2008.

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* [http://illinois.hometownlocator.com/IL/Kankakee/Sollitt.cfm Sollitt, Illinois neighborhood data]
* [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:17045508761908454240::NO::P3_FID:418698 Geography Data]