Borton, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borton
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Edgar County's location in Illinois
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 Borton
Location in Edgar County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar County |
| Township | Embarrass Township |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| ZIP code |
61917
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0404704 |
Borton is a small place in Embarrass Township, located in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county or township.
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Exploring Borton's Location
Borton is found in the eastern part of Illinois. It's part of Embarrass Township, which is one of the smaller areas that make up Edgar County. This county is named after John Edgar, an early settler and politician in Illinois.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Borton doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually managed by the county or township government. It's different from a city or town that has its own local laws and services.
People from Borton
Even small communities can be home to important people!
Robert F. Casey: A Local Figure
- Robert F. Casey, an important person in Illinois, was born in Borton. He became a state legislator, which means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Illinois. He was also a lawyer, someone who helps people with legal matters.
