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Beaty, Illinois
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 Beaty, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Beaty, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422445 |
Beaty is a small place in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town does.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or a village. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's located in.
Why are Some Places Unincorporated?
- Sometimes, a community is too small to form its own government.
- Other times, the people living there might prefer to be governed by the county.
- This can mean fewer local taxes or different rules compared to a city.
Where is Beaty Located?
Beaty is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Fulton County.
How to Find Beaty
- Beaty is located along a major road called U.S. Route 24.
- If you're looking at a map, it's northeast of a town called Astoria.
- Its exact location is at an elevation of 620 feet above sea level.
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