'Manito' definitions:

Definition of 'Manito'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Manito, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
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.

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