Hopewell is an

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. Hopewell is located on the former Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.

History

Hopewell was first founded by settlers who moved to the area when a new railroad depot was built east of

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. The community was named Hopewell by W. T. Sandifer, Daniel Young, and a Mr. Barron. Hopewell was home to a pharmacist in 1916. A post office operated under the name Hopewell from 1908 to 1956.

References

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