Douglas, St. Clair County, Illinois facts for kids
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Douglas, Illinois
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 Douglas, St. Clair County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County |  St. Clair |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 426313 |
Douglas is a small place in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Douglas is located near Smithton. It is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of downtown Smithton. You can find Douglas along Illinois Route 159.
Where is Douglas, Illinois?
Douglas is found in the state of Illinois. Illinois is in the central part of the United States. Douglas is specifically located in St. Clair County. This county is in the southwestern part of Illinois.
Getting to Douglas
The community of Douglas is easy to reach. It sits right along Illinois Route 159. This road is a main highway in the area. It connects Douglas to nearby towns like Smithton.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses. It does not have its own city or town government. Instead, it is governed by the county. This means the county provides services like police and fire protection. Douglas is one such community.
