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Solomon, Illinois
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 Solomon, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Solomon, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeWitt |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423191 |
Solomon is a small community in Illinois, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community located within DeWitt County. You can find Solomon about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers) west of Farmer City.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is part of a larger county. For example, Solomon is part of DeWitt County.
- People living in unincorporated communities still have services. These services, like roads and police, are usually provided by the county government.
- These communities often have a name and a sense of identity. However, they do not have a mayor or a city council.
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