Lakewood, Mason County, Illinois facts for kids
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Lakewood, Illinois
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 Lakewood, Mason County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Lakewood, Mason County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422893 |
Lakewood is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or a village with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and perhaps a few businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township or county.
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Discovering Lakewood
Lakewood is an interesting type of place. It's located in Havana Township, which is part of Mason County. This area is in the state of Illinois.
Where is Lakewood?
You can find Lakewood about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) south-southwest of a town called Havana. It sits right on County Route 1. Imagine a quiet road, and that's where Lakewood is.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Lakewood doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the area is usually governed by the county or township. Services like roads and police might be handled by the county. It's different from a city or village, which has its own rules and services.
Fun Facts About Lakewood's Location
Lakewood is in the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places in the middle of the United States. During part of the year, they observe Daylight Saving Time (CDT). The area code for phones in Lakewood is 309. It's also located at an elevation of about 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level.
