Monday, September 30, 2024

Hanaford/Logan/Somthersville, IL: Lost/IC Depot

(Satellite, based on the aerial photo below.)

Andy Zukowski posted
Illinois Central Railroad Depot and Steam Train in Smothersville, Illinois. 1908
Larry Candilas: Hanaford isn't listed on any timetable; is that because it's a newer community? Is this part of the Eldorado line?
Richard Fiedler shared

Larry Candilas commented on his comment
Answered my own question with a little help from the USGS Historical maps - found it on a 1909 map; it changed names by 1941.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Larry's first comment
Try the name "Logan" in the timetables. It does appear to be on the Eldorado line. On a 1963 map the town is labeled Hanaford (Logan PO). So this town had at least three names.
1941/59 West Frankfort Quad @ 62,500

I think it was the white rectangle a little east of Main Street rather than the one that was east of 1st Street because the later had a grain elevator next to it.
1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP


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