Damascus is an unincorporated community in Harlem and Waddams townships, Stephenson County, Illinois.

Damascus is located at the junction of County Routes 5 and 26, 3.75 miles (6.04 km) west of Cedarville.

[2] Damascus was laid out in 1837.

[3] A post office was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906.

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