Womac, Illinois
Womac is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Womac, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 39°16′17″N 89°47′17″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Macoupin |
Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 423330[1] |
History
A post office called Womac was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[2] The community was named for John J. Womac, a merchant and local landowner.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Womac, Illinois
- "Macoupin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 140.
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