Nottingham Woods, Illinois facts for kids

Nottingham Woods is a small, quiet place in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, the county government helps manage things for the people living there.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the larger county government provides services like roads, police, and fire protection.

Living in an unincorporated community can be different from living in a city. You might have more space and a quieter environment. Services like trash collection or water might be handled by private companies or the county.

Where is Nottingham Woods Located?

Nottingham Woods is found in the northern part of Illinois. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north-northwest of a town called Sugar Grove. The community is right along Illinois Route 47, which is a main road in the area.

The land around Nottingham Woods is mostly flat, which is common for Illinois. The elevation of Nottingham Woods is about 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up.

Quick Facts About Nottingham Woods

• Location: Nottingham Woods is in Kane County, Illinois.
• Nearby Town: It's close to Sugar Grove.
• Time Zone: Like much of Illinois, Nottingham Woods is in the Central Time Zone. This means it observes Central Standard Time (CST) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT) in summer.
• Area Code: Phone numbers in Nottingham Woods use area codes 630 and 331.