America, Illinois

America is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. It lies 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Mound City.

America, Illinois
America, Illinois is located in Illinois
America, Illinois
America, Illinois
America, Illinois is located in the United States
America, Illinois
America, Illinois
Coordinates: 37°08′18″N 89°07′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPulaski
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID422407[1]

Founded in part by the American entrepreneur Justus Post, Post made attempts to establish a community like the one he had previously constructed near St. Louis, Missouri that is now today Chesterfield, Missouri.[2] It was the county seat of Alexander County, Illinois, from the county's establishment in 1819 until Unity became the county seat in 1833.[3] In 1843, when Pulaski County was created, America became part of the new county.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: America, Illinois
  2. Dan Rothwell A Guide to Chesterfields Architectural Treasures|
  3. Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.


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