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Marcelline, Illinois
Marcelline, Illinois is located in Illinois
Marcelline, Illinois
Marcelline, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Marcelline, Illinois is located in the United States
Marcelline, Illinois
Marcelline, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Adams
Area
 • Total 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
 • Land 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
620 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 75
 • Density 1,500.00/sq mi (582.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 412985

Marcelline is a small place in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses. However, it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county.

Where is Marcelline?

Marcelline is located in the northwest part of Ursa Township. This area is in the state of Illinois. You can find Marcelline right on Illinois Route 96. This road is important for travel in the region.

Nearby Towns and Features

Marcelline is about four miles north of a town called Ursa. It is also about five miles south of Lima. A stream called Bear Creek flows nearby. It is about two miles north of Marcelline.

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