Coal Hollow, Illinois facts for kids
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Coal Hollow, Illinois
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 Coal Hollow, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Coal Hollow, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422565 |
Coal Hollow is a small place in Bureau County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city.
What is Coal Hollow?
Coal Hollow is a small area where people live. It's not a big city with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a county.
Where is Coal Hollow Located?
Coal Hollow is found in Bureau County, Illinois. Illinois is one of the states in the central part of the United States. Coal Hollow is located along U.S. Route 6. This is a major road that crosses many states. It is also found to the east of a town called Princeton.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means:
- It doesn't have its own mayor or town council.
- Services like police and fire protection are usually provided by the county government.
- It's different from a city or town, which has its own official boundaries and local laws.
Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities. They are often quiet areas where people live close to nature or other towns.
