For more clarity, please note that the original name of Willard was Chicago Junction and was often shortened to Chicago.  Because it was en route on the railroad to Chicago, Illinois, this same name caused confusion to the passengers and delivery people.  So in 1918 the name was changed to Willard in honor of Daniel Willard who was president of the B & O Railroad at that time.

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For more history on Willard with more pictures, see Vaudeville In Ohio: Vaudeville shows and performers at the Chicago Opera House at Chicago Junction, Ohio (former name of Willard, Ohio) from August 1903 to January 1912.

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