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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
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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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Tropical Plants53
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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