Velma, Illinois
Velma is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies at 39°30′53″N 89°13′57″W / 39.51472°N 89.23250°W.[1]
A post office was established in 1894. The first postmaster, Hiram Shumway, named the hamlet for his daughter Velma.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/christian/index.html
- ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois.
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