Seward, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seward
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Former post office and buildings on the main street
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 Seward
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Township | Seward |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 200 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61077
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
Seward is a small community located in Winnebago County, Illinois, in the United States. It is found to the west of the city of Rockford. Seward is also considered part of the larger Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Discovering Seward, Illinois
Seward is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city or town government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in, which for Seward is Winnebago County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Imagine a neighborhood that isn't part of a city or town. That's a bit like an unincorporated community. These places don't have their own mayor or city council. Services like roads, police, and fire protection are often provided by the county government. People in unincorporated communities still have a strong sense of community, even without a local city hall.
Seward's Place in the Rockford Area
Seward is part of the Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a way for the government to group together a main city and all the nearby towns and counties that are closely connected. People in these areas often work in the main city or use its services. It helps us understand how different places are linked together by jobs, shopping, and daily life.
A Glimpse into History
Seward was established in 1818. This means people started settling and building a community there a long time ago. Over the years, it has grown into the quiet place it is today, with a population of about 200 people as of the year 2000.
