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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

  1. ^ "Ames". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 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 November 27, 2015.


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