Ames, Illinois | |
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  Ames  Ames | |
| Coordinates: 38°08′48″N90°03′16″W / 38.14667°N 90.05444°W | |
| 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]
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]
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Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 34,962. Its county seat and largest city is Waterloo.
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This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted March 17, 2023.
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Monroe City is a small unincorporated community in the historic Bluff Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States. As of 2016, the population is approximately 45 people, living in 23 homes. The community is generally considered to comprise the platted towns of Monroe City (1856), Woodville (1857), and the area immediately adjacent to those towns. The core community is located in a valley, or colloquial "hollow," commonly known as the Monroe City Hollow. The central natural feature of the Hollow is the all-season Monroe City Creek. Governmental functions are provided by Monroe County. Electric utilities are provided by the Monroe County Electric Cooperative and public water is offered by the Fountain Water District.
Wartburg is a small unincorporated community in the historic New Design Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States. Wartburg lies along the road from Waterloo to Mayestown, and Camp Wartburg, a Lutheran youth retreat, is nearby.
Renault is a small unincorporated community in the historic Renault Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States.
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