Castle Fin, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castle Fin, Illinois
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 Castle Fin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Castle Fin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422534 |
Castle Fin is a small, quiet place in Clark County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county it's in. Castle Fin is located about 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of a larger town called Marshall.
The Story of Castle Fin
How Castle Fin Began
Castle Fin was founded a long time ago, in 1848. A man named Robert Wilson was the person who started this community. He decided where the streets and lots would be, which is called "platting" a town. Think of it like drawing a map for a new neighborhood before any houses are built.
Where the Name Came From
Robert Wilson chose the name "Castle Fin" because it reminded him of his home. He was from a place called Castle Finn in County Donegal, Ireland. So, the name of this small Illinois community is a tribute to his roots across the ocean. It's a way for him to remember his original hometown.
