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Alexander, Illinois
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 Alexander, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Alexander, Illinois
Location in the United States
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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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