Walnut Prairie, Illinois facts for kids
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Walnut Prairie, Illinois
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 Walnut Prairie, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Walnut Prairie, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420478 |
Walnut Prairie is a small community in Clark County, Illinois, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. You can find it along Illinois Route 1, about 11 miles (18 km) south of a larger town called Marshall.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council like a city or town would.
How These Communities Work
Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually managed by the larger county government. For Walnut Prairie, this means Clark County helps take care of things. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
Famous People from Walnut Prairie
One notable person who was born in Walnut Prairie was Walter E. Cork. He was born there in 1886.
Walter E. Cork's Life
Walter E. Cork grew up to be an important person in Illinois. He served as an Illinois state representative. This means he was elected by people to represent them in the state's government. He helped make laws and decisions for the state. Besides his work in government, he was also a businessman. He passed away in 1958.
