Sutter, Hancock County, Illinois facts for kids
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Sutter, Hancock County,
Illinois |
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Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Hancock |
Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
62373
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Area code(s) | 217 |
Sutter is a small place in Hancock County, Illinois, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Sutter?
Sutter is located in the western part of Illinois. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) south of a town called Hamilton. The area around Sutter is mostly rural, meaning it has farms and open spaces.
A Bit of History
For many years, Sutter had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office in Sutter closed down on July 23, 1994.
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