Birkbeck, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birkbeck, Illinois
|
|
|---|---|
 Birkbeck, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Birkbeck, Illinois
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeWitt |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404465 |
Birkbeck is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community."
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own official local government. This means it is not a separate city or village. Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually managed by the larger county or township it is part of. Birkbeck is located within Harp Township in DeWitt County.
Where is Birkbeck Located?
Birkbeck can be found in the state of Illinois. It is about 5 miles (which is about 8 kilometers) east-northeast of a town called Clinton. You can find Birkbeck along Illinois Route 54, which is a main road in the area. The land where Birkbeck is located is about 745 feet (or 227 meters) above sea level. If you ever need to call someone in this area, the telephone area code is 217.
