Allens Spring, Illinois facts for kids
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Allens Spring, Illinois
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 Allens Spring, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Allens Spring, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422399 |
Allens Spring is a small, quiet place in Pope County, Illinois. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The Story of Allens Spring
The history of Allens Spring goes back to the mid-1800s. In 1857, a post office was opened in the community. This was a very important event because it meant people could send and receive mail more easily. The post office helped connect the community to the rest of the world.
The post office at Allens Spring stayed open for many years, serving the local residents. It finally closed its doors in 1928. The community got its name from an early postmaster named George M. Allen. He was an important person in the area, and the community was named in his honor.
