Eagle, Illinois facts for kids
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Eagle, Illinois
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 Eagle, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Eagle, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422648 |
Eagle is a small place in Saline County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county or township.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. Instead, the county or a larger local government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services.
How is it Different from a City?
- Cities have their own mayor and city council.
- Cities make their own local laws.
- Unincorporated communities rely on the county for most services.
- Unincorporated communities don't have their own specific local laws.
Where is Eagle Located?
Eagle is found in the southern part of Illinois. It is specifically located within Mountain Township in Saline County.
Close to Harrisburg
Eagle is about 10 miles (which is about 16 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Harrisburg. This helps people know its general location on a map.
Elevation and Area Code
Eagle is located at an elevation of about 381 feet (116 meters) above sea level. If you needed to call someone in Eagle, you would use the area code 618.
