Wine Hill, Illinois facts for kids
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Wine Hill, Illinois
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 Wine Hill, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Wine Hill, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423321 |
Wine Hill is a small place located in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. It is about 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of a town called Campbell Hill. Wine Hill is known as an unincorporated community.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially part of a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government, in this case, Randolph County, takes care of services for the area.
The Story Behind the Name: Wine Hill
The name "Wine Hill" has an interesting history! In the 1800s, many German immigrants came to this area. They brought with them traditions from their home country, including making wine. These immigrants started planting vineyards, which are fields where grapes are grown, on the hills around the community. Because of all these vineyards, the place became known as Wine Hill.
