Wilton Center, Illinois facts for kids
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Wilton Center
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 Wilton Center
Location in Illinois
Wilton Center
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Township | Wilton |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 150 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
60442
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
Wilton Center is a small community in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Wilton Center is located on flat land in southern Will County. It is about 10 miles northeast of Wilmington. It is also 5 miles south of Manhattan and 8 miles west of Peotone. Around 150 people live in Wilton Center.
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Location and Roads
Wilton Center is easy to find because U.S. Route 52 goes right through it. Other important roads in the area include Cedar Road, Peotone-Wilmington Road, and Elevator Road. You can also find Arsenal Road and Quigley Road here.
A large forest preserve managed by Will County surrounds about half of Wilton Center. This means there are protected natural areas nearby. There is also a church located right on Route 52.
Schools in Wilton Center
Children in Wilton Center are part of the Peotone School District 207-U. For many years, Wilton Center had its own elementary school. However, Wilton Center Elementary School closed down after the 2013–2014 school year. This decision was made by the school board.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 122 | — | |
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Wilton Center was first officially recognized as a census designated place (CDP) in the 2020 U.S. Census. This means that the U.S. government started collecting specific population data for this area in 2020.
In 2020, the total population of Wilton Center was 122 people. Most of the residents were White. A small number of people identified as Black or African American, or as Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Wilton Center
Some people who grew up in Wilton Center have gone on to do important things.
- Richard J. Barr was born in Wilton Center. He later became an Illinois State Senator. A State Senator is a person who helps make laws for the state.
