Dow is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States.[1]

History

Dow was laid out in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community derives its name from its founder, John McDow.[2]

Education

Dow was served by the public K-12 Jersey Community Unit School District 100. District schools in Dow included the Dow Elementary School.[3] The school was closed in June 2011 due to district realignment.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dow, Illinois
  2. ^ a b Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. ^ Dow Elementary School, Principal's Report: 2007-2008 School Calendar


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow,_Illinois
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