Rowell, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rowell, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Rowell, Illinois Location in Illinois Show map of Illinois Rowell, Illinois Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	DeWitt
Elevation	761 ft (232 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	217
GNIS feature ID	423136

Rowell is a small place in DeWitt County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's located in.

• No Local Government: These communities don't have their own police department, fire department, or public works services. These services are provided by the county.
• Flexibility: Sometimes, people in unincorporated areas have more freedom with how they use their land. They might have fewer rules than those in a city.
• Rural Areas: Many unincorporated communities are found in rural areas. They can be small groups of houses or even just a few buildings.

Rowell's Location in Illinois

Rowell is located in the central part of Illinois. It's in DeWitt County, which is known for its farming and natural beauty. Rowell is about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) southeast of a town called Kenney.

• DeWitt County: This county is named after DeWitt Clinton, a famous governor of New York. It's a mostly rural area with a lot of farmland.
• Central Illinois: Being in central Illinois means Rowell is in the heart of the state. This area is often called the "Corn Belt" because of all the corn and soybeans grown there.