jughed440
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I love this book published by the Illinois State Historical Society titled "Illinois Place Names" (revised copy printed in '89). There are over 600 pages of invaluable information...it lists virtually every named town that has existed, or still exists. It states when a ghost town's post office was established, when it was discontinued, and the County in which the town was located. It also shows town name changes.
I'm not aware if The Illinois State Historical Society has copies available, but it doesn't hurt to contact them.
I'm not aware if The Illinois State Historical Society has copies available, but it doesn't hurt to contact them.