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Cowden
Shelby County, Illinois
ZipCodes
62422
Page Contents for Cowden, Illinois
History & History-related items
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Illinois state capital is Springfield.
The population of Cowden is approximately 599 (1990), 629 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 256 (1990), 251 (2010).
The amount of land area in Cowden is 1.039 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Cowden to Washington DC is 672 miles.
The distance to the Illinois state capital is 57 miles. (as the crow flies)
Cowden is positioned 39.24 degrees north of the equator and 88.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.
History & History Related Items
The Village of Cowden was established in August 26, 1875. It was named for Marcus M. Cowden. Mr. Cowden was described as a slim man and a large local landowner.
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The founding of Cowden
26 August 1875Attractions
Cowden Pioneer Days
August 20-21-22nd, 1999
August 25-27 2000
Lodging is available in Shelbyville, Effingham and Altamont.
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Cowden City Government
Cowden Municipal BuildingGrand Ave At Locust St
Cowden, IL 62422
Phone: 217-783-6326
Cowden Community News
How did Cowden Illinois get its name? Thanks Tim age 9 e-mail your answer to rksnow@pe.net at Key to the CityCowden Libraries
Township LibraryPO Box 275
Cowden, IL 62422-0275
Phone: 217-783-2616
Cowden Schools
Cowden-Herrick School DistrictRoute 128 S
Cowden, IL 62422
Phone: 217-783-2126
Cowden-Herrick High School Grades 9-12 P.O. Box 188 Cowden, Illinois 62422
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