North Plato, Illinois facts for kids
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North Plato, Illinois
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 North Plato, Illinois
Location in Illinois
North Plato, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Township | Plato |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60140 (Hampshire)
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| GNIS feature ID | 423028 |
North Plato is a small place in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city.
North Plato is located northwest of Plato Center. It is about halfway between the towns of Hampshire and Plato Center. You can find the center of North Plato near where Plank Road and Illinois Route 47 meet.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government. It is not officially a city or a village. Instead, it is usually part of a larger county or township.
How are Unincorporated Communities Managed?
Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county or township government. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.
Where is North Plato Located?
North Plato is in Kane County, which is in the state of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the Midwest region of the United States.
Nearby Places
North Plato is close to a few other small communities. It is northwest of Plato Center. It is also between Hampshire and Plato Center, making it easy to reach from both.
