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Plainview, Illinois

Plainview is an unincorporated community in Hillyard Township, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Plainview is 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Shipman.

History

Plainview had a post office, which closed on October 3, 1998. Thomas D. Bare (1867–1931), Illinois newspaper editor and state senator, was born in Plainview.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plainview, Illinois
  2. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  3. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1907-1908,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas D. Bare, pg. 276-277