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Bruce, Illinois
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 Bruce, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bruce, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Moultrie |
| Elevation | 194 m (637 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404994 |
Bruce is a small place in Moultrie County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community". This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county, that handles its services.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
Bruce is an example of an unincorporated community. Imagine a neighborhood or a small collection of houses that isn't big enough to be called a city or a town. These places don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, the larger county government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services for them.
Why are Some Places Unincorporated?
Many small communities start this way. They might not have enough people to form their own city government. Sometimes, residents prefer to stay unincorporated. This can mean fewer local taxes or simpler rules, as they follow the county's laws instead of creating their own.
Where is Bruce Located?
Bruce is found in Moultrie County, which is in the state of Illinois. Illinois is a large state in the Midwest region of the United States. Moultrie County is located in the central part of Illinois.
Bruce's Specific Location
Bruce is right on the edge between two smaller areas called townships. These are Whitley Township and Sullivan Township. It's about 5.5 miles (which is about 8.8 kilometers) south of a larger town called Sullivan. This makes it easy to find on a map of the county.
