Houstonville, Illinois

Houstonville, an extinct village, was in the vicinity of the intersection of Sections 16, 17, 20, and 21,[1] East Bend Township, Champaign County, Illinois, United States.

[8] Not served by a railroad line, Houstonville was abandoned gradually in the early 20th century.

Nearby cemeteries include Beekman (formerly known as Houstonville) and Peabody (defunct).

Houstonville was named after the family of Robert Houston, who purchased government land in Section 16 in 1855.

This Champaign County, Illinois location article is a stub.

Location of Houstonville, Illinois, Post Office, near the center of East Bend Township, Champaign County, 1876. [ 1 ]
Map of Illinois highlighting Champaign County