The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Alexis was originally called Alexandria or Alexandria Station, and under the latter names was laid out in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. After learning of another Illinois town named Alexander, the founders wanted a new name. Around this time, Grand Duke Alexis was visiting the country, after whom the town was renamed.
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1 historic place in Alexis
1 place in Alexis is on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.
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