Chestline, Illinois facts for kids
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Chestline, Illinois
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 Chestline, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Chestline, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422546 |
Chestline is a small, unincorporated community located in Adams County, Illinois, in the United States. It is found within both Beverly and McKee Townships. Chestline is situated to the southeast of another town called Liberty.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county it's part of.
- People in unincorporated communities still have services like roads and schools.
- These services are typically provided by the county government.
- Chestline is one such community in Illinois.
How Chestline Got Its Name
Chestline once had its own post office. This post office opened in the year 1882. It helped people send and receive mail for many years.
The post office stayed open until 1906, when it closed down. People say that the name "Chestline" came from a group of chestnut trees. These trees were growing near where the community first started.
