Term: Thompsonville, Racine Co.
Definition:
A community in Racine Co. at latitude 424643N and longitude 0875710W
Description from John W. Hunt's 1853 Wisconsin Gazetteer: "THOMPSONVILLE, P. V., in county of Racine, being on section 30, in township 4 N., of range 22 E., town of Caledonia. It is 9 miles from Racine, and 90 miles southeast from Madison. It is located on the borders of prairie and timber, at the corners of two public roads, with a plank road to the city of Racine, and on the line between the towns of Caledonia and Raymond. Population 40, with 12 dwellings, 1 store, 2 hotels, with mechanics of various kinds. Name changed to Whitesville."
[Source: U.S. Geographic Names Information Server]
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