Denny, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denny, Illinois
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 Denny, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Denny, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422618 |
Denny is a small place in Perry County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Denny is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually governed by the county it is in. For Denny, that's Perry County.
- People living in unincorporated areas still get services like roads and police.
- These services are provided by the county government.
- Sometimes, these communities are very small, with just a few houses.
Where is Denny Located?
Denny is found in the southern part of Illinois. It is about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Pinckneyville.
Geography and Surroundings
Denny is located in a rural area. This means it's mostly surrounded by farms or open land, not big cities. The elevation of Denny is about 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. This information helps us understand its position on a map.
- It's in Perry County.
- The area code for phones in Denny is 618.
- The time zone is Central Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During daylight saving time, it switches to CDT, which is 5 hours behind UTC.
Denny is a quiet spot in the American Midwest, showing how different types of communities make up a state.
