Allens Spring, Illinois
Allens Spring is an unincorporated community in Pope County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[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 7 November 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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