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Port Jackson, Illinois
Port Jackson, Illinois is located in Illinois
Port Jackson, Illinois
Port Jackson, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Port Jackson, Illinois is located in the United States
Port Jackson, Illinois
Port Jackson, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Crawford
Elevation
456 ft (139 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 423079

Port Jackson is a small place in Crawford County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city.

About Port Jackson

Port Jackson is located in the state of Illinois. It is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southwest of another place called Flat Rock. The area is mostly rural, meaning it has a lot of open land rather than big city buildings.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government usually takes care of services like roads and law enforcement.

  • No Local Government: These communities don't elect their own local leaders.
  • County Services: The county government provides most public services.
  • Smaller Size: They are often smaller than official towns or cities.

Location in Illinois

Port Jackson is found in Crawford County, which is in the eastern part of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is known for its rich farmland and large cities like Chicago.

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