Youngstown, Illinois facts for kids
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Youngstown, Illinois
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 Youngstown, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Youngstown, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 421606 |
Youngstown is a small place in Warren County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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What is Youngstown?
Youngstown is a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger Warren County government. Think of it like a neighborhood that's not part of a specific city, but still has people living there.
Where is Youngstown?
You can find Youngstown in the western part of Illinois. It's about 5.5 miles (or 8.8 kilometers) south-southeast of a town called Roseville. It's located in Warren County, which is one of the many counties that make up the state of Illinois.
Living in an Unincorporated Community
In places like Youngstown, services such as roads, police, and fire protection are usually managed by the county government. This is different from a city, where the city government would handle these things. Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county instead of a local city hall.
What Does "Unincorporated" Mean?
The word "unincorporated" means that a place has not formed its own official local government. It doesn't have a charter, which is like a rulebook for a city. This is common for small groups of homes or rural areas that are not big enough to become a city or town. People in unincorporated communities still have access to schools, postal services, and other important things.
