Clinton, IL

CLINTON, p.v., DeWitt co., Ill., 64 ms. E.N.E. of Springfield; from W. 739 ms.  Watered by Salt creek.  (Fanning's, 1853)

CLINTON   This is the county seat of DeWitt county, situated on the Illinois Central railroad, distant from Chicago 146 miles, and from St. Louis 146 miles. It is located in a good rolling country with an abundance of good timber, has an inexhaustible supply of good water, and is one of the most healthy towns in Illinois. This town is progressing steadily; it possesses several good stores, a number of excellent schools, a grist mill, one paper office and several handsome churches. Population, 2,000.  J. G. Woodward, Postmaster.  (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer...,1859)