Foster Pond, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Foster Pond
Unincorporated community
Foster Pond Location in Illinois
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Monroe
Precinct	22
Elevation	643 ft (196 m)
Population
• Total	1
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code	62298
Area code(s)	618

Foster Pond is a small, unincorporated community in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger county or region.

Foster Pond is located along a historic road. This road is known today as Illinois Route 156. In the past, this route connected important places. It linked landings on the Mississippi River at Harrisonville to towns like Waterloo.

Location and Geography

Foster Pond is found in the historic Bluff Precinct. This area is known for its unique landscape. It is part of Monroe County, Illinois.

Where is Foster Pond?

This community is in the state of Illinois. It is in the southwestern part of the state. This region is also called the Metro-East area. The Metro-East is a group of counties in Illinois. They are close to the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Elevation and Coordinates

Foster Pond sits at an elevation of 643 feet above sea level. Its exact location can be found using coordinates. These are 38°18′42″N latitude and 90°13′39″W longitude.

Community Information

Foster Pond is a very small place. According to records, it has a population of only one person. This makes it one of the smallest communities.

Postal and Area Codes

The postal code for Foster Pond is 62298. This code helps mail get to the right place. The area code for phones in this region is 618.

Time Zone Details

Foster Pond is in the Central Time Zone. During most of the year, it uses Central Standard Time (CST). This is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). In the summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT). This is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).