Kritesville, Illinois facts for kids
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Kritesville, Illinois
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 Kritesville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Kritesville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411622 |
Kritesville is a small place in Calhoun County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Discover Kritesville
Kritesville is a quiet spot located in the state of Illinois. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or its own town council. Instead, it's part of the larger Calhoun County.
Where is Kritesville Located?
Kritesville is found in the western part of Illinois. It's quite close to the famous Mississippi River. This big river forms the western border of Illinois. Kritesville is situated north of another small community called Batchtown. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 39 degrees, 5 minutes, 57 seconds North and 90 degrees, 39 minutes, 51 seconds West. The elevation of Kritesville is about 469 feet above sea level.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated community" really means. It's a place where people live together, but it hasn't been officially organized as a city or town.
- It doesn't have its own local government, like a city hall or a mayor.
- Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually handled by the larger county government.
- Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county or state, not a local town government.
- These communities often grow around a specific area, like a crossroads or a small store.
Kritesville is one such community in Calhoun County. People who live there are part of the county's services and rules.
