Flagg, Illinois facts for kids
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Grain elevator in Flagg, Illinois
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 Flagg
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Flagg
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Flagg |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61029
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
Flagg is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's located in the southeastern part of Ogle County. Flagg is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. You can find Flagg where Grange Road and Titus Road meet.
History of Flagg
How Flagg Got Its Name
Flagg gets its name from the area it's in, which is called Flagg Township. Townships are like smaller sections of a county.
Past Services in Flagg
Years ago, Flagg had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the Flagg post office closed down in 1917.
Later, in 1936, a railroad company called the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad had a station in Flagg. Railroad stations were important places for people to travel and for goods to be moved from one place to another.
