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 | |
  Womac, Illinois  Womac, Illinois | |
| 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]
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.
Municipalities and communities of Macoupin County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Macoupin County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This city also has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
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