Dawleys, Illinois

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Dawleys, Illinois
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Dawleys, Illinois
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Dawleys, Illinois
Coordinates: 37°12′45″N89°17′46″W / 37.21250°N 89.29611°W / 37.21250; -89.29611 Coordinates: 37°12′45″N89°17′46″W / 37.21250°N 89.29611°W / 37.21250; -89.29611
Country United States
State Illinois
County Alexander
Elevation
341 ft (104 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID424819 [1]

Dawleys is an unincorporated community in Alexander County, Illinois, United States. Dawleys is located along a defunct railroad line southwest of Tamms.

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