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Alexander, Illinois
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Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Morgan |
Area | |
• Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
• Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
Population
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• Total | 155 |
• Density | 157.52/sq mi (60.83/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
62601
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Area code(s) | 217 |
FIPS code | 17-00659 |
GNIS feature ID | 403398 |
Alexander is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. Alexander is 10 miles (16 km) east of Jacksonville and has a post office with ZIP code 62601.
History
Alexander was laid out in the 1850s by John T. Alexander, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Alexander since 1857.
Demographics
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2020 | 155 | — | |
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