Willey Station, Illinois
Willey Station (also known as Willeys) is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States.
History
Israel Willey laid out the land and the community was named after him.
Notable person
- Jon Corzine, financier and politician, New Jersey Governor, grew up on a farm near Willey Station.
References
- ^ "Willey Station, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Illinois Department of Transportation-Christian County
- ^ 'History of Christian County, Illinois With Illustrations,' Brink, McDonough & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1880, pg. 213
- ^ Illinois Hall of Fame: Jon Corzine