Drivers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office was established at Drivers in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] James R. Driver, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drivers, Illinois
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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