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Red Oak, Illinois
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 Red Oak, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Red Oak, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip |
61066
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416454 |
Red Oak is a small place in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Buckeye Township.
Red Oak is located near a stream called Richland Creek. Students living in Red Oak usually attend schools in the Orangeville Community School District.
Exploring Red Oak's Past
The history of Red Oak is connected to the people who lived and worked there. One notable person was Stephen A. Rigney.
Key Figures in Red Oak History
Stephen A. Rigney was born near Red Oak. He lived from 1800 to 1947. He was a farmer and also served as an Illinois state representative. This means he was a person elected to help make laws for the state of Illinois.
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