Limerick is an unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois, United States, located on Illinois Route 26, north of Princeton.

The town was laid out in 1857 by George Limerick, a pioneer settler.

[2][3] A post office called Limerick was established that same year, and remained in operation until 1892.

[4] Limerick had a meeting house, store, blacksmith, physician, Methodist church, and about 15 to 20 dwellings.

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