Denver, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver
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 Denver
Location in Illinois
Denver
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Harmony |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62321
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Denver is a very small place in the U.S. state of Illinois. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
This quiet community is located in a rural area called Harmony Township. It's part of Hancock County. Denver is about eight miles south of a town called Carthage. It's also about 30 miles northeast of Quincy.
History of Denver
Denver was first planned out in 1863. When a community is "laid out," it means its streets and lots were designed on a map. The people who planned it named it after the much larger city of Denver, Colorado.
Also in 1863, a post office was opened in Denver. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1976.
Geography and Location
Denver is located at specific coordinates on a map. Its latitude is 40 degrees, 17 minutes, and 26 seconds north. Its longitude is 91 degrees, 6 minutes, and 25 seconds west. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
The ZIP code for Denver is 62321. This is the same ZIP code used for the nearby town of Carthage. The community's elevation is 672 feet above sea level. This means it is 672 feet higher than the surface of the ocean.
