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Akin, Illinois

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The post office had been in operation at Akin since 1860. George W. Aken, the first postmaster, most likely gave the community his name.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akin, Illinois
794:‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties 295: 156: 529: 354: 221: 200: 425: 528: 265: 298:, United States. Akin is 9.6 miles (15.4 km) east of 271: 894:
Unincorporated communities in Franklin County, Illinois
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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
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Unincorporated community
Akin is located in Illinois
Akin is located in the United States
37°59′17″N 88°44′51″W / 37.98806°N 88.74750°W / 37.98806; -88.74750
Country
State
Illinois
County
Franklin
Township
Eastern
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
Area code
618
GNIS
/ˈkɪn/
unincorporated community
Eastern Township
Franklin County
Illinois
Benton
Thompsonville
post office
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akin, Illinois
"Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code"
United States Postal Service

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