Wilbur Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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Wilbur Heights, Illinois
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 Wilbur Heights, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Wilbur Heights, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 421138 |
Wilbur Heights is a small place in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
Wilbur Heights is located just north of the cities of Champaign and Urbana. These two cities are often called "twin cities" because they are so close. Wilbur Heights acts like a northern suburb for them. A suburb is a smaller community near a larger city.
What's Around Wilbur Heights?
Wilbur Heights is bordered by a few streets: Market Street, Wallace, and 5th Street. This area is mainly used for businesses and factories. This is called being "zoned as industrial." It means the land is set aside for things like manufacturing, warehouses, and other industrial activities.
Nearby Businesses and Services
You can find several different kinds of places in and around Wilbur Heights. These include companies like Illini Recycling and Sport's Redi-mix. There's also a church, Judson Baptist Chapel, and a helpful organization called The Salvation Army. A volunteer fire department is also close by, ready to help in emergencies.
