Radford, Illinois facts for kids
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Radford, Illinois
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 Radford, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Radford, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423098 |
Radford is a small place in Christian County, Illinois, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't part of an official town or city. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in. For Radford, that's Christian County.
Where is Radford Located?
Radford is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the middle of the United States. It's in Christian County, which is a county in the central part of Illinois. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 39°34′39″N 89°2′4″W.
Radford's History
Radford got its name from a local landowner named George Radford. Long ago, this community was much busier than it is today. It even had its own post office! This means people could send and receive mail right there in Radford.
Why Did Radford Change?
Over time, many small communities like Radford changed. People might have moved to bigger towns for jobs or better services. Today, Radford is very quiet. There is only one home left in the area. While online maps might show more, one of the homes was taken down recently.
Mail for Radford
Even though Radford doesn't have its own post office anymore, people who live there still get mail. Their mail is sent through the nearby town of Moweaqua, Illinois. The postal code for mail going to Radford is 62550.
