Camp Grove, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Camp Grove, Illinois
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 Camp Grove, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Camp Grove, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61424
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 405471 |
Camp Grove is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things. Camp Grove is located in Marshall County. It's about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Wyoming. It also has its own post office with the ZIP code 61424.
A Look Back: Camp Grove's History
Camp Grove was officially planned and marked out in 1901. This process is called "platting." It means someone drew up a map of the area. They divided it into lots and streets. The community got its name from a special place nearby. There was a camp located in a grove of trees.
Powering Up: The Camp Grove Wind Farm
Right next to Camp Grove, you'll find the Camp Grove Wind Farm. This is a big area with many wind turbines. These tall structures use the wind to create electricity. Wind farms are a way to make clean, renewable energy. They help power homes and businesses.
