Buckhorn, Illinois facts for kids
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Buckhorn, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422510 |
Buckhorn is a small, quiet place located in Brown County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Where is Buckhorn?
Buckhorn is found in the western part of Illinois. It is about 7 miles (which is about 11 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Mount Sterling. The land around Buckhorn is mostly flat, like much of Illinois, and it sits at an elevation of 718 feet (about 219 meters) above sea level. People in Buckhorn use the 217 area code for their phones.
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