Cottonwood, Illinois facts for kids
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Cottonwood, Illinois
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 Cottonwood, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Cottonwood, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 406627 |
Cottonwood is a small place in Gallatin County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county or township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community, like Cottonwood, is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. It's not a separate city or village. Instead, the county or township government helps manage things like roads and services for the people living there.
Where is Cottonwood Located?
Cottonwood is found in Asbury Township, which is a part of Gallatin County, Illinois. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of another small place called Omaha. The area is in the Central Time Zone.
