Bristol, Illinois facts for kids
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Bristol, Illinois
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 Bristol, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bristol, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Township | Bristol |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60512
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| Area code(s) | 630/331 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404875 |
Bristol, Illinois, is a small community in Kendall County, Illinois. It is not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.
Bristol is located near the border of Kane County. It is close to other towns like Oswego to its east, Montgomery to its north, and Yorkville to its south and west.
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History of Bristol
How Bristol Got Its Name
Bristol was once known as Bristol Station. This name was used until 1957. In that year, a nearby area also called Bristol joined with Yorkville. They formed one larger city.
Because of this merger, Bristol Station was able to drop "Station" from its name. It officially became known simply as "Bristol."
Bristol's Location and Growth
Bristol is still very close to Yorkville. The borders of Yorkville are now less than a mile from the center of Bristol. Other growing towns like Oswego and Sugar Grove are also expanding.
Because of this growth, Bristol might soon become part of one of these larger towns. This process is called annexation. It means a larger city takes over a smaller area. Bristol could also become completely surrounded by these growing communities.
What You Can Find in Bristol
Bristol has a few important places. You can find a small post office there. There is also a local bar and a train station. These places are located near the center of the community.
In June 2008, something exciting opened near Bristol. Raging Waves is Illinois' largest water park. It was built just north of Bristol. This water park offers many fun activities for visitors.
Education in Bristol
Schools Serving Bristol Students
Students living in Bristol attend schools in the Yorkville Community Unit School District 115. This school district serves several communities, including Bristol.
One of the main schools for older students is Yorkville High School. This high school provides education for teenagers in the area.
