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Leeds, Illinois
Leeds, Illinois is located in Illinois
Leeds, Illinois
Leeds, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Leeds, Illinois is located in the United States
Leeds, Illinois
Leeds, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County LaSalle
Township Osage
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 815 & 779
GNIS feature ID 422905

Leeds is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Osage Township in LaSalle County.

Discovering Leeds, Illinois

Leeds is located in the northern part of Illinois. It sits in LaSalle County, which is a large county in the state.

Where is Leeds Located?

Leeds is found along the BNSF Railway. This is a very important railroad that helps move goods all across the country. The community is about 3.8 miles (6.1 kilometers) northeast of a town called Rutland.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Leeds is a group of homes or buildings that is not officially a city or village. People who live there get their services, like police or fire protection, from the larger county or township government. It's different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.

Quick Facts About Leeds

  • Location: Leeds is in Osage Township, LaSalle County, Illinois.
  • Elevation: The land in Leeds is about 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level.
  • Time Zone: Leeds is in the Central Time Zone. This means it follows Central Standard Time (CST) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT) in summer.
  • Area Code: Phone numbers in Leeds use the 815 or 779 area codes.
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