Herald, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Herald, Illinois
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 Herald, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Herald, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 410088 |
Herald is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger area, in this case, White County.
Where is Herald?
Herald is found in Heralds Prairie Township, which is a part of White County in the state of Illinois. It is located on County Route 8. This road is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) south of a bigger town called Carmi.
Herald's History
Herald has a bit of history, especially with its post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail.
The Post Office
The post office in Herald first opened its doors on September 13, 1886. It served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed on April 10, 2004. Even without its own post office, Herald remains a small community in Illinois.
