Dow, Illinois

Dow was laid out in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.^[2] The community derives its name from its founder, John McDow.^[2]

Dow was served by the public K-12 Jersey Community Unit School District 100. District schools in Dow included the Dow Elementary School.^[3] The school was closed in June 2011 due to district realignment.^{[citation needed]}