Kings, Ogle County, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Sign along the railroad tracks for Kings
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 Kings
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Kings
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | White Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 146 |
| • Density | 954.25/sq mi (368.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61045
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-39987 |
Kings is a small place in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county. Kings is located northwest of a larger town called Rochelle.
Life in Kings
Kings is a quiet place with a small population. In 2020, about 146 people lived there. Even though it's small, it has some important buildings that help the community.
Community Buildings
The community of Kings has a Town Hall, which was built in 1910. This building likely serves as a meeting place for residents or for county services. There is also a large grain elevator, which is a tall building used to store grain from local farms. This shows that farming is an important part of the area around Kings.
Local Landmarks
You can find a sign along the railroad tracks that welcomes you to Kings. There's also a site where the old town well used to be, which tells a bit about the history of how people got water in the past.
Location and Geography
Kings is in Illinois, a state in the central United States. It's part of Ogle County and is specifically located in White Rock Township. The area of Kings is quite small, covering about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). It sits at an elevation of 886 feet (270 meters) above sea level.
Images for kids
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Large grain elevator in Kings
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Site of the old town well in Kings
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Town Hall built in 1910 in Kings
