Galesville, Illinois facts for kids
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Galesville
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 Galesville
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Piatt |
| Township | Sangamon |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| ZIP code |
61854
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| GNIS feature ID | 0408848 |
Galesville is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that do not have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it is part of a larger county or township.
About Galesville
Galesville is located in Piatt County. It is specifically within Sangamon Township. You can think of a township as a smaller area inside a county.
Location and Elevation
You can find Galesville at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 9 minutes, 19 seconds North, and 88 degrees, 33 minutes, 23 seconds West (40°09′19″N 088°33′23″W / 40.15528°N 88.55639°W). It sits at an elevation of 715 feet (about 218 meters) above sea level. This means it is 715 feet higher than the ocean.
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