Boden, Illinois facts for kids
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Boden, Illinois
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 Boden, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Boden, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404642 |
Boden is a small, unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. It is not a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it is a small collection of homes and possibly businesses.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is not officially recognized as a city or town. This means it does not have a mayor or a town council.
Instead, the area is governed by the larger county it is in. For Boden, this is Mercer County. The county government provides services like roads and law enforcement.
Where is Boden Located?
Boden is found in Preemption Township. This township is part of Mercer County in western Illinois.
The community is located right on U.S. Route 67. This is a major highway that runs through the area. Boden is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of a town called Matherville.
