Reno, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reno, Illinois
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 Reno, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Reno, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423109 |
Reno is a small, unincorporated community located in Bond County, Illinois. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's found in the state of Illinois, in the United States. Reno is situated near a railroad line, southeast of a place called Sorento.
A Look Back at Reno's History
Reno officially began to grow in 1883. This happened when a railroad line, the Jacksonville and Southwestern Railroad, was built nearby. Before it was called Reno, this area had other names like Cottonwood Grove and Augusta. People in the community even had a post office as early as 1851, which helped them send and receive mail.
Where is Reno?
Reno is located about 574 feet (or 175 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells you how high the land is compared to the ocean. You can find Reno on a special map called the Sorento South map, which is made by the United States Geological Survey.
Communities Near Reno
Reno is surrounded by several other small communities. Here are some of them and how far away they are:
- Ayers, Bond County, Illinois (3.4 miles ESE)
- Sorento, Illinois (3.6 miles WNW)
- Panama, Illinois (3.9 miles N)
- Donnellson, Illinois (4.3 miles NNE)
- Gilmore, Bond County, Illinois (5.6 miles W)
- Old Ripley, Illinois (6.3 miles SSW)
- Greenville, Illinois (7.9 miles SE)
- New Douglas, Illinois (8.2 miles W)
