Clarmin, Illinois facts for kids
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Clarmin, Illinois
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 Clarmin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Clarmin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Lively Grove |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 406179 |
Clarmin is a small place in Illinois, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government.
Clarmin is located in Lively Grove Township, which is part of Washington County. You can find it about 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of a town called Tilden.
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Where is Clarmin Located?
Clarmin is easy to find on a map of Illinois. It sits right where two important roads meet. These roads are Illinois Route 4 and Illinois Route 13.
How Roads Connect Clarmin
- Illinois Route 4 runs north and south through the state.
- Illinois Route 13 goes east and west.
- Having these roads nearby makes it simple to travel to and from Clarmin.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Clarmin is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. It is usually governed by the county or township it is in.
How These Communities Work
- People living in Clarmin receive services from Washington County.
- This is different from living in a city, which has its own mayor and city council.
- Many small places across the United States are unincorporated communities.
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