Just by crossing the street, folks in this border town can be an hour ahead or behind.

October 31, 2004

STATE LINE CITY, Ind. -- In this tiny town on the Illinois border, telling time depends on whom you ask and what side of the road you’re on.

State Line Road splits this community of fewer than 150. Those who live on the west side of the street call the Land of Lincoln home. Those on the east side call themselves Hoosiers. But just don’t call any of them late -- or early -- for anything.

Residents of this clock-confounding town take pride in knowing what time it is, even if it means double-checking their watches. Beginning today, it is tougher to tell time because neighbors lose or gain an hour when they cross the street.

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