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The story so far

from Wikipedia & the U.S. Census

Allin Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 919 and it contained 389 housing units. Allin Township was originally named Mosquito Grove Township, but changed its name on March 4, 1867. The township bears the name of James Allin, a promoter of Bloomington, Illinois.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 919 to 877 (-5%). Half of its homes were built before 1949.

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Allin yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Before
2000
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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Allin is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Allin has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Illinois Traction System Mackinaw Depot in Mackinaw, 10.4 miles away.

Allin and the nearest listed places

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Illinois Traction System Mackinaw DepotMcLean County Courthouse and SquareGeorge H. Miller HouseMiller-Davis Law BuildingsBloomington Central Business DistrictHoly Trinity Church Rectory and Convent

Closest to Allin

Illinois Traction System Mackinaw DepotMackinaw · Building10.4miMcLean County Courthouse and SquareBloomington · Building11.5miGeorge H. Miller HouseBloomington · Building11.5miMiller-Davis Law BuildingsBloomington · Building11.6miBloomington Central Business DistrictBloomington · District11.6mi

How a place gets listed

1Talk to the stateEvery nomination goes through the State Historic Preservation Office. Owners, towns and historical societies can start one.
2Try a local or state list firstMany states keep their own register with a shorter form, a common first step for old barns, halls and schoolhouses.
3Write it upA nomination covers the history, photos and a map. Illinois Traction System Mackinaw Depot’s page links to a real one.
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National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places · photos from Wikimedia Commons

Then & now

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📜 Stanford📜 Minier📜 Dale📜 Little Mackinaw
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