from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Manito \Man"i*to\, Manitou \Man"i*tou\, Manitu \Man"i*tu\, n.
A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit,
whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. --Tylor.
[1913 Webster]
Gitche Manito the mighty,
The Great Spirit, the creator,
Smiled upon his helpless children! --Longfellow.
[1913 Webster]
Mitche Manito the mighty,
He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
As a serpent was depicted. --Longfellow.
[1913 Webster]
from
U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
Manito, IL (village, FIPS 46383)
Location: 40.42182 N, 89.78075 W
Population (1990): 1711 (679 housing units)
Area: 4.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 61546
from
U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)
Manito, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois
Population (2000): 1733
Housing Units (2000): 723
Land area (2000): 1.539114 sq. miles (3.986287 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 1.539114 sq. miles (3.986287 sq. km)
FIPS code: 46383
Located within: Illinois (IL), FIPS 17
Location: 40.422723 N, 89.780056 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 61546
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Manito, IL
Manito