Ames, Illinois

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

Ames
Ames
Location of Ames within Illinois
Coordinates: 38°08′48″N 90°03′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMonroe
Precinct9
Elevation
469 ft (143 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
62279
Area code(s)618

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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