Marydale, Illinois facts for kids
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Marydale, Illinois
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 Marydale, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Marydale, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422947 |
Marydale is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are part of a larger county, in this case, Clinton County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially organized as its own city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the local government for Marydale is handled by Clinton County. This is common for many smaller settlements across the United States.
Where is Marydale Located?
Marydale is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Clinton County.
The community is situated along Illinois Route 127. This is an important road that helps people travel through the area. Marydale is about 6 miles (which is about 9.6 kilometers) north of a larger town called Carlyle.
