Dow, Illinois

Dow is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States.[1]

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Dow is located in Illinois
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Location of Dow within Illinois
Dow is located in the United States
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Dow (the United States)
Coordinates: 39.013°N 90.342°W / 39.013; -90.342
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJersey
TownshipMississippi
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
62022
Area code618
GNIS feature ID407362[1]

History

Dow was laid out in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community derives its name from its founder, John McDow.[2]

Education

Dow was served by the public K-12 Jersey Community Unit School District 100. District schools in Dow included the Dow Elementary School.[3] The school was closed in June 2011 due to district realignment.

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