Divide, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Divide, Illinois
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 Divide, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Divide, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422629 |
Divide is a small, quiet place in Jefferson County, Illinois. 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 the larger county.
History of Divide
A Look Back in Time
Divide got its name because of where it's located. It sits near a "drainage divide." Imagine a high point of land, like a ridge. Rainwater falling on one side flows in one direction, and water falling on the other side flows in a different direction. That's a drainage divide! It's like a natural boundary for water.
A long time ago, in 1879, Divide even had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1905. Even though the post office is gone, the name "Divide" still reminds us of its unique geographical spot.
