Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois facts for kids
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Walnut Grove, Illinois
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 Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423283 |
Walnut Grove is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger McDonough County.
History of Walnut Grove
The area around Walnut Grove was first settled a long time ago, back in 1830. The actual community of Walnut Grove was officially "laid out," or planned, in 1870. It was originally built along a railroad line that passed through the area. However, that railroad line is no longer there today.
People from Walnut Grove
Kenneth G. McMillan
Kenneth G. McMillan was an important person who grew up near Walnut Grove. He lived on a farm nearby. Kenneth McMillan became an Illinois State Senator. A State Senator is a person elected by the people to represent them in the state's government. They help make laws for the state. He was also an educator, meaning he worked in schools helping people learn.
