Winkle, Illinois facts for kids
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Winkle, Illinois
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 Winkle, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Winkle, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Perry |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423323 |
Winkle is a small place in the United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and perhaps a few businesses that are not officially part of a city or village.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's located within. For Winkle, that's Perry County.
Other Names for Winkle
Sometimes, small places like Winkle have different names that people use. Winkle has also been called Craig, Craigs, and Winkle Station. These names might have been used in the past, perhaps because of a train station or a family name.
Where is Winkle Located?
Winkle is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Perry County.
Winkle's Neighbors
Winkle is about 7.5 miles (which is about 12 kilometers) northwest of a larger town called Pinckneyville. Pinckneyville is the county seat of Perry County, meaning it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
