Monterey, Illinois facts for kids
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Monterey, Illinois
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 Monterey, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Monterey, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413742 |
Monterey is a small place in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Monterey?
Monterey is located in the state of Illinois. You can find it along Illinois Route 9. It is northwest of a place called Banner. It is also southeast of a larger town named Canton.
Community Life
Even though Monterey doesn't have its own government, it is still a community where people live. One important building in Monterey is a Methodist church. Churches often serve as a gathering place for people in small communities.
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