Carlyle, IL

CARLYLE, c.h., p.v., seat of justice of Clinton co., Ill., 96 ms. S. by E. of Springfield; from W. 771.  Watered by Kaskaskia river.  (Fanning's, 1853)

CARLYLE   A post village, capital of Clinton county, on Kaskaskia river and on the border of a highly fertile prairie, 95 miles south from Springfield. The river is navigable by small boats in high stages of water. It contains a commodious court house, several stores, and manufacturing is carried on to some considerable extent The Ohio & Mississippi railroad runs through this place. Oliver A. Hervey, Postmaster.  (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer...,1859)