Ames, Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 38°08′48″N 90°03′16″W / 38.14667°N 90.05444°W / 38.14667; -90.05444 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| Precinct | 9 |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 62279 |
| Area code | 618 |
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
- ^ "Ames". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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