Clay County Through the Years: Whittington/Hoosierville & Asherville

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Whittington, in Jackson Township, four miles southeast of Brazil, was founded in 1873 by John G. Ackelmire, John Andrew, and R. M. Wingate. It was named for John Whittington because of its location being partly on his farm. The founders were interested in coal lands at this point, where they put down and operated “Hoosier” shaft, on the northwest side, from which the post office was established in 1874 and named Hoosierville. By common consent and usage the town soon became known by the same name. The postmasters and postmistress during the 34 years of existence of this office were succeeded by rural delivery to its citizens, daily from Brazil. These postal workers were appointed through the time of June 24, 1874 - Jan. 31, 1902: Noah Auman - June 24, 1874, Esau Bolin - Feb. 4, 1880, David Barnett - June 7, 1880, Ellen Thompson - May 6. 1891, and Esau Bolin - April 10, 1895.

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