Elvira, Illinois facts for kids
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Elvira, Illinois
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 Elvira, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Elvira, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62912
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422667 |
Elvira is a small, quiet place in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the county. The closest town to Elvira is Buncombe, which is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the southeast.
What is Elvira?
Elvira is a small area where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town. It's part of Johnson County. Because it's an unincorporated community, the county government takes care of things like roads and services.
Getting Around Elvira
You won't find any major highways going right through Elvira. The closest main road is Illinois Route 37. This state highway is located to the east of the community.
A Look Back: Elvira's History
Elvira has an interesting past. It used to be the county seat for Johnson County. A county seat is like the main office for a county. It's where the important government buildings are, and where official decisions are made.
From Elvira to Vienna
Over time, the county seat moved from Elvira to Vienna. Vienna is now the current county seat of Johnson County. This change happened a long time ago.
