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Willey Station, Illinois

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Willey Station is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies on land donated by Israel Willey, for whom it was named. He arrived in Christian County in 1845. The town was laid out by Stephen Willey, who built and owned the station house. He arrived in Illinois in 1843 at the age of 16, with his parents.

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Map of Willeys, IL 62568, USA

Willey Station is located at 39°35′49″N 89°14′0″W (39.5969883, -89.2334185). As early as 1884, there was a post office in Willey Station. Genealogy Trails

Notable person

  • Jon Corzine, financier and politician, New Jersey Governor, was born and grew up here. National Governors Association

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    Willey Station, Illinois Wikipedia
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