Riffle, Illinois facts for kids
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Riffle, Illinois
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 Riffle, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Riffle, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423119 |
Riffle is a small place in Clay County, Illinois, United States. It is known as 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town does. It doesn't have a mayor or a city council.
How are Unincorporated Communities Governed?
Instead of having its own local government, an unincorporated community is managed by the larger county government. This means the county provides services like roads, police, and fire protection.
Why are Some Places Unincorporated?
Many communities start small and grow over time. Some choose to stay unincorporated to avoid extra taxes that might come with having their own city government. Others might just be too small to form a separate town.
Where is Riffle Located?
Riffle is found in Clay County, which is in the state of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the Midwestern United States.
What is Clay County Like?
Clay County is mostly rural, meaning it has a lot of farmland and open spaces. It's known for its agriculture, especially farming. The county seat, which is the main town where the county government is located, is Louisville.
What is the Elevation of Riffle?
Riffle is located at an elevation of about 502 feet above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not at sea level.
Time Zone Information for Riffle
Riffle is in the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places in the middle of the United States.
What are CST and CDT?
- CST stands for Central Standard Time. This is the time used during the fall and winter months.
- CDT stands for Central Daylight Time. This is the time used during the spring and summer months when we "spring forward" for daylight saving time.
