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Rosedale
Rosedale is located in Illinois
Rosedale
Rosedale
Location in Illinois
Rosedale is located in the United States
Rosedale
Rosedale
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Jersey
Township Rosedale
Elevation
456 ft (139 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618

Rosedale is a small place in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

Exploring Rosedale

Rosedale is located in the western part of Illinois. It is found in Jersey County. This quiet community is south of another place called Fieldon. It is also very close to a popular spot for nature lovers, Pere Marquette State Park.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community, like Rosedale, is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own city hall or mayor. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and services. It's different from a city or town, which has its own local rules and leaders.

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