White Rock, Illinois facts for kids
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White Rock, Illinois
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 White Rock, Illinois
Location in Illinois
White Rock, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 421066 |
White Rock is a small place in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Discover White Rock, Illinois
White Rock is located in White Rock Township. Townships are like smaller areas within a county. This community is about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) south-southwest of a place called Davis Junction.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like White Rock is different from a city or town. Here’s what that means:
- It does not have its own separate local government.
- It does not have a mayor or a city council.
- Services like police, fire, and roads are usually managed by the larger county government.
- People living in unincorporated communities still follow the laws of the county and the state.
Where is White Rock Located?
White Rock is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the United States. It's part of Ogle County, a larger area that includes many towns and communities. Knowing its location helps us understand its place on the map!
