Michael, Illinois facts for kids
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Michael, Illinois
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 Michael, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Michael, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62065
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413471 |
Michael is a small place in Calhoun County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's in. Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area, rather than a separate town.
Where is Michael, Illinois Located?
Michael is found in the state of Illinois. It's specifically in Calhoun County, which is in the western part of the state. The community is located along Illinois Route 100, a road that runs through the area. It's about 5.5 miles (or about 9 kilometers) north of another community called Hardin.
Does Michael Have a Post Office?
Michael used to have its own post office. This post office was open until September 7, 2011. Even though the physical post office is no longer there, Michael still has its very own ZIP Code, which is 62065. A ZIP Code helps mail get to the right place!
