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Bates, Illinois
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 Bates, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bates, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422441 |
Bates is a small place in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of any official city or town. Instead, they are usually governed by the larger county they are in.
- People living in Bates get their services, like police and fire protection, from Sangamon County.
- They do not have a mayor or a city council just for Bates.
- These communities often grow around a specific feature, like a railway or a crossroads.
Where is Bates Located?
Bates is found in New Berlin Township, which is a part of Sangamon County. It is located in the central part of Illinois.
- Bates is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) east of a town called New Berlin.
- It is situated along the Norfolk Southern Railway, which is a major train line.
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