Georgetown, Carroll County, Illinois facts for kids
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Georgetown, Illinois
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 Georgetown, Carroll County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Georgetown, Carroll County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422732 |
Georgetown is a small place in Carroll County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government like a city or town does.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it is not officially a city or a village. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a county. The county government handles things like roads and public safety for Georgetown.
How is it Different from a City?
Cities have their own mayors and city councils. They make their own rules and collect taxes to pay for local services. Unincorporated communities like Georgetown rely on the county for these services.
Where is Georgetown Located?
Georgetown is found in the northwestern part of Illinois. It is in Carroll County.
Roads Near Georgetown
You can find Georgetown by looking for Illinois Route 72 and Illinois Route 73. These are two important roads that cross near the community. Georgetown is located just north of a town called Lanark.
