Rapatee, Illinois facts for kids
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Rapatee, Illinois
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 Rapatee, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Rapatee, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Maquon |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416393 |
Rapatee is a small, quiet place located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in, which for Rapatee is Knox County.
Discovering Rapatee, Illinois
Rapatee is found within Maquon Township. This township is part of Knox County. The community is situated along Illinois Route 97. This is a state highway that runs through different parts of Illinois.
Rapatee's Location and Nearby Towns
Rapatee is about 5.7 miles (9.2 kilometers) east of a town called London Mills. London Mills is another community in Illinois. Knowing its location helps people find Rapatee on a map. It also shows how it connects to other places nearby.
What Does Unincorporated Mean?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses. These places are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own separate local government. Instead, the county government provides services. These services include things like roads and public safety. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
