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Shafter, Illinois
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 Shafter, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Shafter, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Shafter |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423179 |
Shafter is a small place in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
People from Shafter
Arthur Roe: A Local Leader
- Arthur Roe was an important person who was born in Shafter. He grew up to become a politician and a lawyer.
As a politician, Arthur Roe helped make laws for the state of Illinois. People who make laws are called legislators. As a lawyer, he helped people with legal problems and gave them advice about the law. He was a respected figure in his community and in Illinois politics.
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