Nelson is a village in Lee County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 114.
Population114
Median Home$71,300
Area0.36 sq mi
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Nelson talks E15, fertilizer prices in D.C.
Nelson talks E15, fertilizer prices in D.C. FarmWeekNow
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Nelson leads Illinois State against Belmont after 23-point game
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