Odgen, Illinois facts for kids
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Odgen, Illinois
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 Odgen, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Odgen, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wabash |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423032 |
Odgen is a small place in Wabash County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Discovering Odgen, Illinois
Odgen is a quiet area located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) northwest of a larger town called Mount Carmel. It's a part of the bigger Wabash County in the state of Illinois.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Odgen is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the services for the area, like roads and safety, are usually handled by the larger county government. This is different from a city or town, which has its own elected leaders and local laws.
How Does it Work?
Even without its own city government, people in unincorporated communities still get important services. For example, the Wabash County government helps with things like maintaining roads and providing emergency services. Residents of Odgen are still part of the county and state, just like people in bigger cities.
Where is Odgen Located?
Odgen is found in the southeastern part of Illinois. This area is known for its flat lands and rich soil, which is great for farming. The coordinates for Odgen are 38 degrees, 27 minutes, 7 seconds North and 87 degrees, 49 minutes, 37 seconds West. It sits at an elevation of about 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level.
Time Zone Information
Odgen is in the Central Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it observes Central Standard Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-6). During Daylight Saving Time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5).
