Camp Travis, Illinois facts for kids
For the former U.S. Army training camp in Texas, see Fort Travis
Quick facts for kids
Camp Travis, Illinois
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 Camp Travis, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Camp Travis, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 405507 |
Camp Travis is a small place in Clay County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
Where is Camp Travis Located?
Camp Travis is located about 2 miles (which is about 3.2 kilometers) southeast of a nearby town called Clay City. This puts it in the central part of Illinois, a state in the United States.
Understanding Unincorporated Communities
An unincorporated community like Camp Travis is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of any city or town. People living in these areas get their services, like police and fire protection, from the county government instead of a local city government.
