Island Grove, Jasper County, Illinois facts for kids
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Island Grove
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 Island Grove, Jasper County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Island Grove, Jasper County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Grove |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1725219 |
Island Grove is a very small place in Jasper County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county or township.
What is Island Grove Like?
Island Grove is a quiet, rural area. It's mostly made up of farmland. There are only a few homes here. The exact number of people living in Island Grove isn't known.
Important Buildings
Even though it's small, Island Grove has a few important buildings. These include the St. Joseph Roman Catholic church. There is also a rectory, which is where the priest lives. A hall and a cemetery are also part of the church property. These buildings serve the local community.
Where is Island Grove?
You can find Island Grove in the northern part of Grove Township. It's located where County Route 12 ends. This is also the intersection of East 1700th Street and North 200th Street. Island Grove is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-northwest of a place called Wheeler.
