Allens Spring, Illinois
Allens Spring is an unincorporated community in Pope County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Allens Spring, Illinois | |
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  Allens Spring, Illinois  Allens Spring, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′08″N 88°39′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422399[1] |
History
A post office was established at Allen Spring in 1857, and remained in operation until 1928.[2] George M. Allen, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allens Spring, Illinois
- "Pope County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
- Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
Municipalities and communities of Pope County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Illinois highlighting Pope County | |
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