Allens Spring, Illinois

Allens Spring is an unincorporated community in Pope County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.^[1]

History

A post office was established at Allen Spring in 1857, and remained in operation until 1928.^[2] George M. Allen, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allens Spring, Illinois
↑ "Pope County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
↑ Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.

Municipalities and communities of Pope County, Illinois, United States

County seat: Golconda

City	Golconda

Village	Eddyville

Precincts	Golconda No. 1 Golconda No. 2 Golconda No. 3 Jefferson No. 4 Webster No. 5 Eddyville No. 6

Unincorporated communities	Allens Spring Bay City Brownfield Delwood Dixon Springs Glendale Gowins Hamletsburg Hartsville Herod Hodgeville Homberg Julien Hill Leisure City Lusk McCormick New Liberty Oak Old Brownfield Raum Renshaw Rising Sun Robbs Rock Rosebud Tansill Temple Hill Waltersburg Watkins Ford

Coordinates: 37°22′08″N 88°39′25″W / 37.36889°N 88.65694°W / 37.36889; -88.65694

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