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Dickerson, Illinois
Dickerson, Illinois is located in Illinois
Dickerson, Illinois
Dickerson, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dickerson, Illinois is located in the United States
Dickerson, Illinois
Dickerson, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Champaign
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 422624

Dickerson is a small, quiet place located in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village would. Instead, it is governed by the county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of any official city or town. They don't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads and law enforcement.

How They Are Different

  • No Local Government: They don't have their own specific laws or taxes.
  • County Services: The county provides most public services.
  • Smaller Population: These areas are often much smaller than towns.

Location of Dickerson

Dickerson is situated in the central part of Illinois. It is found within Champaign County. This county is known for its rich farmland and the city of Urbana.

Nearby Places

Dickerson is located to the west of another small town called Fisher. Fisher is a village in Champaign County. It is a short distance away from Dickerson.

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