Rockport, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rockport
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 Rockport
Location in Illinois
Rockport
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62370
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416853 |
Rockport is a small place in the western part of Pike County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government.
What is Rockport?
Rockport is a quiet community located along Illinois Route 96. You can find it about eight miles (which is about 13 kilometers) southeast of a town called New Canton. Even though it doesn't have a mayor or city council, it's still a recognized place where people live.
Understanding Unincorporated Communities
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own separate government like a city does. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county it's in.
For example, Rockport is managed by Pike County. This means the county government handles things like roads, police, and other services for Rockport. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
