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Saluda, Illinois
Saluda, Illinois is located in Illinois
Saluda, Illinois
Saluda, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Saluda, Illinois is located in the United States
Saluda, Illinois
Saluda, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Knox
Township Cedar
Elevation
768 ft (234 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 309
GNIS feature ID 423150

Saluda is a small place located in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and perhaps some businesses that are part of a larger county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Saluda does not have its own mayor or town council. It does not have its own local laws or services. Instead, the county government takes care of things. This includes services like roads, police, and fire protection. People living in Saluda follow the rules of Knox County.

Where is Saluda Located?

Saluda is found in Knox County, Illinois. Knox County is in the western part of Illinois. The community is specifically located within Cedar Township. This township is one of many smaller areas that make up Knox County.

How is Saluda Identified?

The GNIS helps identify places like Saluda. It gives each place a special ID number. Saluda's ID is 423150. This system helps mapmakers and others find and identify locations across the United States.

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