Melrose, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melrose, Illinois
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 Melrose, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Melrose, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413375 |
Melrose is a small, quiet place in Clark County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Melrose is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of any city or town. People who live there still have neighbors and a community feel. However, they don't have a mayor or a city council.
Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the larger county government. It's like living in a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area, rather than having its own separate rules.
Where is Melrose Located?
Melrose is located in the southeastern part of Illinois. It's about 10 miles (which is about 16 kilometers) southeast of a town called Martinsville.
The area around Melrose is mostly flat, which is common in Illinois. It sits at an elevation of about 597 feet (or 182 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's still above the lowest points of the land.
