Wertenberg, Illinois facts for kids
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Wertenberg, Illinois
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 Wertenberg, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Wertenberg, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420758 |
Wertenberg is a small place in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Wertenberg is located near the Kaskaskia River. It is about 6 miles (or 9.7 kilometers) west of a town called Okawville.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of any official city or town. These places do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in.
People living in an unincorporated community still get services like roads and police. These services are provided by the larger county government. It is a common way for people to live in more rural or spread-out areas.
