Highland, Illinois
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Highland sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River in the Metro East area of the Greater St. Louis region. It was founded by Swiss‑German settlers in the early 19th century and originally named Helvetia. The city maintains historic ties with its sister city Sursee in Switzerland.
Statistics
Area
19.77 km²
Population
9,991