La Clede, Illinois

The town of La Clede is situated on sec. 13, and on the line of Chicago Branch of the Ill. Central Railroad, about four miles north-east of Farina. It has a population of about 150, with the following oommeraal internets represented: one general store, one millinery store, one harness and shoe-shop, two blacksmith shops, one flooring mill and one hotel.

Passage source: History of Fayette County, Illinois, published 1878.

The Methodists, Cumberland Presbyterians, Missionary Baptists, and the Seventh Day Baptists have organizations in the township. The first sermon was probably preached by John Cleaveland, a missionary Baptist about 1835. P. W. Halliday was the first preacher to settle in the township. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a man of more than ordinary intelli¬ gence and energy, settling near La Clede, in 1857. He organized a church there in 1859, and continued to work in its interests during the remainder of his life. The Methodists also have another church at Farina, with a member¬ ship of about 20 and a good building. The Cumberland Presbyterians organized a church at Farina Jan. 21st, 1875, with W. N. Girard as pastor, and 15 members. They have about the same number now.

Passage source: History of Fayette County, Illinois, published 1878.

W. T. Spronoe opened the first regular store in the town of La Clede in 1855, although Wm. Vipond, a railroad contractor, had sold some goods there prior to that time. The first Post-Office was called Dismal Creek, now La Clede, with W. E. Robinson as post-master.

Passage source: History of Fayette County, Illinois, published 1878.

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