Kirksville, Illinois facts for kids
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Kirksville, Illinois
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 Kirksville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Kirksville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Moultrie |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411549 |
Kirksville is a small, quiet place located in Moultrie County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county and a specific area called a township.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and public safety.
How Unincorporated Communities Work
People living in these areas still get important services. These services are provided by the county or a larger township. This setup is common in many parts of the United States. It allows smaller groups of people to live together without forming a full city.
Where is Kirksville Located?
Kirksville can be found in Sullivan Township. This township is part of Moultrie County in Illinois. It is situated about 3.5 miles (or 5.6 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Sullivan.
Kirksville's Place in Illinois
Illinois is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. Moultrie County is one of its many counties. Kirksville is just one of the many small communities that make up the diverse landscape of Illinois.
