Meppen, Illinois facts for kids
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Meppen, Illinois
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 Meppen, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Meppen, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413413 |
Meppen is a small, quiet place in Calhoun County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Meppen is located north of another community called Brussels. You can also find St. Joseph's Cemetery in Meppen.
History of Meppen
The community of Meppen got its name from a city far away. It was named after the city of Meppen in the northwest part of Germany. This often happened when people moved to new lands. They would name their new homes after places they remembered.
Notable People from Meppen
Even small places can be the birthplace of important people. A person named Victor Hermann Balke was born in Meppen. He became a Roman Catholic Bishop. A bishop is a leader in the Christian church. They oversee many churches and help guide people in their faith.
