Wasson, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
37°47′17″N 88°29′05″W / 37.78806°N 88.48472°W / 37.78806; -88.48472Wasson is an unincorporated community in East Eldorado and Raleigh Townships, Saline County, Illinois, United States. Wasson is located along U.S. Route 45 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Eldorado.[2]
Wasson started as a company village for the Wasson Coal Company outside of Harrisburg, Illinois. The village was named after C.M. Wasson and his son. Mr. Wasson began his career as a junk dealer and eventually became one of the leading coal mining and banking pioneers in Southern Illinois.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wasson, Illinois
- ^ Saline County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
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Municipalities and communities of Saline County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Harrisburg
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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