Place:Bessie, Franklin, Illinois, United States

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Bessie is located in Eastern Township on the eastern border of Franklin County.

History

A post office was established in Bessie on July 27, 1896. It was discontinued on November 9, 1901. In 1960, the population was 14. ^[1]

References

1. ↑ Adams, James N.(1969). Illinois Place Names, p 292. Illinois State Historical Society: Springfield, Illinois.