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Avena

A township of 1,888 people in Fayette County, Illinois
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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
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Avena is an unincorporated community in Avena and Sefton Townships, Fayette County, Illinois, United States. Avena is located on a CSX Transportation line 4.3 miles (6.9 km) west-southwest of St. Elmo.

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