Belltown, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Greene |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 422455 |
Belltown is a small, quiet place located in Greene County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
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Exploring Belltown
Belltown is found along Route 67. This road connects it to other nearby places. You can find Belltown between two towns: White Hall and Carrollton.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, 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 county it's in. For Belltown, that's Greene County. People in these communities still have services like roads and schools, which are managed by the county government.
Belltown's Location and History
Belltown is in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States. It was established in 1867. This means people started settling and forming a community there around that time. The area is mostly rural, with farms and open spaces. The elevation of Belltown is about 495 feet above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Belltown (Illinois) para niños
