Fountain Creek, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fountain Creek, Illinois
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Iroquois County's location in Illinois
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 Fountain Creek, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422709 |
Fountain Creek is a small, unincorporated community located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county or township.
Fountain Creek is part of Fountain Creek Township. It is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of a town called Cissna Park.
Exploring Fountain Creek's Location
Fountain Creek is found in the southeastern part of its township. You can find it where County Road 200 North crosses a Union Pacific railroad line. Railroads were, and still are, very important for moving goods and people across the country.
The Waterway: Fountain Creek
The community is named after a small waterway also called Fountain Creek. This creek flows less than half a mile (about 0.8 km) west of the community. It then travels northeast, heading towards another place called Goodwine. Small creeks like this are often important for local wildlife and the environment.
