Laketown, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laketown is an unincorporated community in Woodside Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, entirely surrounded by the city of Springfield.[2] It is made up of three subdivisions: Southlawn, Lake Springfield Estates, and Circle Drive.[1] There are approximately 970 homes in Laketown, as well as various small businesses.
Laketown, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 39°45′10″N 89°37′30″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Sangamon |
Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
Population (1986)[1] | |
• Total | 2,600 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 62703 |
Area code | 217 |
Laketown takes its name from nearby Lake Springfield but does not directly adjoin the lake. The community's boundaries are defined by Stevenson Drive on the north, West Lake Shore Drive on the east, the Canadian National (formerly Illinois Central Gulf Railroad) tracks on the west, and either Circle Drive[1] or Interstate 55 on the south.[3]
Although outside the city limits, Laketown has long received various services from entities associated with the city, such as Springfield School District 186 and the Springfield Park District. In 2022, the District 186 board announced plans to consolidate Laketown Elementary School with two nearby elementary schools at a new location on Springfield's south side.[4]