Margaretta

 

Westfield Township, Clark County, Illinois 

Margaretta

was located east of Westfield on what is now the Lincoln Heritage Trail, It was named for Margaret, wife of the Postmaster, William B. Marrs.1  A post office was established at Margartta June 16, 1840.  Its name was changed to Richwood on August 27, 1861.  It was discontinued on June 26, 1863.


See also:

Biography of William B. Marrs

Notes & Sources:
1 Illinois State Historical Marker, Margaretta Post Office

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