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Castleton, Illinois
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 Castleton, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Castleton, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stark |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61426
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 405694 |
Castleton is a small place in Stark County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Castleton is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of a town called Wyoming. Even though it's not a city, Castleton has its own post office. The ZIP code for Castleton is 61426.
How Castleton Got Its Name
Castleton was named after a person named Dr. Alfred Castle. He was very important in bringing a railroad to this area. The railroad helped the community grow and connect with other places. It made it easier for people and goods to travel.
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