Place:Downing, Franklin, Illinois, United States

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NameDowning
TypeUnknown
Located inFranklin, Illinois, United States

Downing is located in Goode Township in the northeast corner of Franklin County.

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History

The post office here was named after its first Postmaster, Philip H. Downing. It was established on March 12, 1898 and disbanded on November 9, 1901.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Adams, James N.(1969). Illinois Place Names, p 343. Illinois State Historical Society: Springfield, Illinois.
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