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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
 (2020)
 • Total 155
 • Density 157.52/sq mi (60.83/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62601
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

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 155
U.S. Decennial Census
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