Walla Walla, Illinois facts for kids
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Walla Walla, Illinois
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 Walla Walla, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Walla Walla, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cumberland |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423281 |
Walla Walla is a small place in Cumberland County, Illinois, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of the larger county. Walla Walla is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) southeast of a place called Jewett.
Where Did the Name Come From?
Walla Walla, Illinois, got its name from a much larger city far away. It's named after Walla Walla, a city in Washington state. The name 'Walla Walla' originally comes from a Native American language. It means "Place of Many Waters," which probably describes the area where the Washington city is located.
Location and Surroundings
Walla Walla is located in a part of Cumberland County called the Township of Greenup. This area is considered a minor civil division within the county. The land where Walla Walla sits is about 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. You can find Walla Walla on the Greenup map, which is made by the U.S. Geological Survey. Cumberland County, where Walla Walla is located, uses the Central Time Zone. This means it is usually 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
