Whitefield, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitefield, Illinois
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 Whitefield, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Whitefield, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Bureau and Marshall |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
Whitefield is a small place in the state of Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Whitefield does not have its own mayor or city council. The services for the area, such as roads and police, are usually managed by the surrounding Bureau and Marshall counties. People living here still follow state and county laws.
Where is Whitefield Located?
Whitefield is found in both Bureau and Marshall counties in Illinois. It is about nine miles (14.5 kilometers) west-northwest of a town called Henry. The famous Illinois River is also nearby. A smaller stream called Crow Creek flows just north of the community.
