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Riddleville, Illinois
Riddleville, Illinois is located in Illinois
Riddleville, Illinois
Riddleville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Riddleville, Illinois is located in the United States
Riddleville, Illinois
Riddleville, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
Counties Crawford, Lawrence
Townships Montgomery, Bond
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 423117

Riddleville is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community.

You can find Riddleville in two different counties: Crawford County and Lawrence County. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northeast of a place called Birds.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means they do not have their own local government, like a mayor or a city council.

Instead, these areas are usually governed by the county they are in. For Riddleville, this means either Crawford County or Lawrence County helps manage things.

Where is Riddleville Located?

Riddleville is located in the state of Illinois. Illinois is in the central part of the United States. The community is split between two counties.

It is found in both Crawford County and Lawrence County. This is not very common for a small community. Riddleville sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level.

Time Zone and Area Code

People in Riddleville use the Central Time Zone. This is often called CST. During part of the year, they switch to CDT, which is Central Daylight Time.

The area code for phone numbers in Riddleville is 618. This area code covers a large part of southern Illinois.

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