Confidence, Illinois facts for kids
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Confidence, Illinois
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 Confidence, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Confidence, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Otego |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422574 |
Confidence is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" in Fayette County. This means it is a neighborhood or area that does not have its own local government, like a city or town would.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An "unincorporated community" is a group of homes and businesses. These places are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. So, for Confidence, the rules and services come from Fayette County. This is different from a city like Vandalia, which has its own mayor and city council.
Where is Confidence Located?
Confidence is found in Otego Township. This township is a part of Fayette County in Illinois. It is about 9.4 miles (15.1 kilometers) east-southeast of a bigger town called Vandalia. Vandalia used to be the capital city of Illinois a long time ago.
Confidence is in the central part of Illinois. The area around it is mostly flat land, which is typical for much of Illinois. This land is often used for farming.
Fun Facts About Illinois
Illinois is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. It is known as the "Land of Lincoln" because Abraham Lincoln, a famous U.S. president, spent many years there. The state's capital is Springfield. However, its largest city is Chicago, which is a very big and busy place. Illinois is also famous for its corn and soybean farms.
