Ames, Illinois

Ames
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Illinois
County Monroe
Precinct 9
Elevation 469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates 38°08′48″N 90°03′16″W / 38.14667°N 90.05444°W / 38.14667; -90.05444
Timezone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Postal code 62279
Area code 618
Location of Ames within Illinois

Ames is an unincorporated community in the Renault Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States.[1]

History

Ames was first called Yankeetown, on account of there being a large share of Yankees among the original settlers.[2] A post office called Ames was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. "Ames". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2015.


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