Womac is an
unincorporated community
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in
Macoupin County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Illinois
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.
History
A post office called Womac was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910. The community was named for John J. Womac, a merchant and local landowner.
References
Unincorporated communities in Macoupin County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
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