Durham is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Illinois, United States.

Durham is 6 miles (9.7 km) west of La Harpe.

[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Durham, Connecticut caused the name to be selected.

[2] A post office was established at Durham in 1850, and remained in operation until 1905.

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