Doyles, Illinois facts for kids
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Doyles, Illinois
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 Doyles, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Doyles, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1736441 |
Doyles is a small place in Clark County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government takes care of services for the people living there.
About Doyles
Doyles is a quiet community where people live without a separate town hall or mayor. The services like roads and public safety are managed by Clark County. This is common for many small groups of homes across the United States.
Where is Doyles?
Doyles is located in the eastern part of Illinois. It is about 8 miles (13 km) east-northeast of a town called Westfield. This makes it part of the wider rural landscape of Clark County. The area is mostly flat, typical of central Illinois.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. People who live in Doyles get their services from the county government. This includes things like police, fire protection, and road maintenance. They also follow the rules and laws set by the county and the state of Illinois.
