Watkins, Illinois facts for kids
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Watkins, Illinois
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 Watkins, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Watkins, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | DeWitt and McLean |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423292 |
Watkins is a small place in Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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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 separate government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.
How Watkins is Governed
Because Watkins is unincorporated, it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. The services for the area, like roads and public safety, are usually handled by the governments of DeWitt County and McLean County.
Where is Watkins Located?
Watkins is found in the central part of Illinois. It's split between two different counties: DeWitt County and McLean County.
Getting to Watkins
You can find Watkins along U.S. Route 150, which is a major road. It's about 3.5 miles (or 5.6 kilometers) northwest of a nearby town called Farmer City.
