Gerlaw, Illinois facts for kids
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Gerlaw, Illinois
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 Gerlaw, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Gerlaw, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61435
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 408963 |
Gerlaw is a small place in Warren County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
About Gerlaw
Gerlaw is a small community located in Warren County, Illinois. It is about 6 miles (which is about 9.7 kilometers) north-northeast of a larger town called Monmouth. Being an unincorporated community means it does not have its own city government or mayor. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not set up as a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government, like a city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and services for these areas.
The Post Office
For many years, Gerlaw had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even pay bills. The post office in Gerlaw was an important part of the community. However, it officially closed its doors on August 28, 2010. Now, people in Gerlaw likely use the post office in a nearby town for their mail needs.
