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Ames
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 Ames
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| Precinct | 9 |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62279
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
Ames is an unincorporated community in the Renault Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States.
History
Ames was first called Yankeetown, on account of there being a large share of Yankees among the original settlers. A post office called Ames was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1907.
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