Bearsdale, Illinois facts for kids
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Bearsdale, Illinois
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 Bearsdale, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bearsdale, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 424534 |
Bearsdale is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county.
Discover Bearsdale: A Small Place in Illinois
Bearsdale is located in Macon County. It's specifically found within Hickory Point Township.
Where is Bearsdale Located?
You can find Bearsdale along Illinois Route 121. It's about 4.7 miles (or 7.6 kilometers) northwest of the center of Decatur. This makes it easy to visit if you are in the area.
How Bearsdale Got Started
Bearsdale was officially planned and mapped out, a process called "platted," in May 1892. It was named after Samuel E. Bear. He owned the land where Bearsdale was created. His property was in the southeast quarter of section 30 in Hickory Point Township.
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