Point feature class of named places and features in Illinois. It includes place name, location, and general feature type. There are many general feature types, for example, Populated Place, Hospital, Post Office, Reservoir, Airport, Cemetary, and School. USGS 1972 to 2006.
For more current GNIS data, please visit the USGS website: https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/download-gnis-data.