Town of Willing
Origin
WILLING (1851): Charles Willing was one of the original owners of the Willing & Francis Tracts of land and was so honored by the founders. The hamlet of Hallsport was named for an early settler named Calvin Hall while Stannard’s Corner’s was named after John Stannards who kept the first hotel there. Very little remains today of a hamlet called Stone Dam, which took its name from a dam on a creek, built to provide water to operate a mill. Our Indian culture influence is also evident here with the hamlet of Shongo, named in honor of prominent Chief Shongo. Formed from Independence and Scio November 19, 1851.
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Maps
The map below is from the 2004 edition roadmaps published by the Allegany County Department of Public Works.
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External Links
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Additional Information
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TOWN OF WILLING RELATED ARTICLES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TOWN OF WILLING PHOTO GALLERY
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 1865 WILLING CENSUS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TOWN OF WILLING CEMETERIES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW INFORMATION ON TOWN OF WILLING SCHOOLS
CLICK HERE TO READ "STORIES OF HALLSPORT" AS TOLD BY DAN HALL
CLICK HERE TO VIEW GENEALOGIES OF LORING, YORK & BURDICK FAMILIES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW INFO & PHOTOS ON THE GRAVES-GALE HOUSE
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