Alexis is a town of about 850 residents situated 12 miles north east of Monmouth, 3 miles east of Route 67. According to
"Ripley’s Believe It or Not", Alexis is the only town in the United States sitting in two different counties, Mercer
and Warren, and four different townships.
The town was settled in 1870 and first named Alexander after J.E. Alexander who platted the town. The
name Alexis was chosen after learning of another Alexander, Illinois and so a unique name Alexis was chosen, being named after
Grand Duke Alexis, the heir to the Russian throne. Alexis was in the area hunting buffalo and with his consent,
Alexis, Illinois was born.
Alexis High School survived through the 20th century before being deactivated in 2004. Alexis and Monmouth Warren
consolidated to form United High School beginning the 2004-2005 school year. The Alexis building is now known as the north
campus of the United Consolidated School District, housing pre-school through the sixth grade. The Alexis Field house still
plays host to Volleyball and Basketball, while the baseball diamond is still used for United Baseball.
Alexis High School Quick Facts
Year School opened: unavailable
Year School deactivated: 2004
School nickname:
the "Cardinals"
School Colors:
Red and White
School Fight Song:
"On Alexis"
Sung to "On Wisconsin" tune
