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Dailey, Illinois
Dailey, Illinois is located in Illinois
Dailey, Illinois
Dailey, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dailey, Illinois is located in the United States
Dailey, Illinois
Dailey, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Champaign
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 422601

Dailey is a small place in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

Where is Dailey?

Dailey is located in the eastern part of Illinois. It is found in Champaign County. This area is known for its flat land and farms. Dailey is situated along a railroad line. It lies to the northeast of another small community called Royal. The railroad played an important role in how many small places like Dailey grew.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Dailey is a collection of houses or buildings that are not officially a city or village. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services for them. These services include things like roads and public safety. Many small places in the United States are unincorporated communities. They often have a unique history tied to local industries or transportation, like railroads.

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