Kedron, Illinois facts for kids
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Kedron, Illinois
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 Kedron, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Kedron, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Gallatin |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422859 |
Kedron is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an 'unincorporated community.' You can find Kedron in Gallatin County, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of a town called Equality.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Kedron is a group of homes or buildings that don't have their own local government. This means they don't have a mayor or a city council just for Kedron. Instead, the county government, which is Gallatin County in this case, helps manage things like roads and services for the area.
Where is Kedron Located?
Kedron is found in Eagle Creek Township, which is a part of Gallatin County. This county is in the southeastern part of Illinois. The area around Kedron is mostly rural, meaning it has lots of open land and farms.
How High is Kedron?
Kedron sits at an elevation of 390 feet (about 119 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
