Dow, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
39°00′47″N 90°20′31″W / 39.013°N 90.342°W / 39.013; -90.342[1]
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Dow is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States.[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.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dow, Illinois
- ^ a b Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ Dow Elementary School, Principal's Report: 2007-2008 School Calendar
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Municipalities and communities of Jersey County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Jerseyville
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- Otterville
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