Choctaw, Illinois facts for kids
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Choctaw, Illinois
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 Choctaw, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Choctaw, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422550 |
Choctaw is a small place in Clark County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
Where is Choctaw, Illinois?
Choctaw is located in the eastern part of Illinois. It's about 9 miles (which is about 14.5 kilometers) south of a town called Marshall. You can find it by looking at a map of Clark County.
What does "unincorporated" mean?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government. This means the county government handles things like roads, police, and fire services. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
