Wasson 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, Illinois | |
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  Wasson, Illinois  Wasson, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 37°47′17″N 88°29′05″W / 37.78806°N 88.48472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420629[1] |
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 edit
- ^ 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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