A post office was established at Pettysville in 1875 , and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917 .
Pettysville was named for storekeeper Daniel Petty , who platted the community in 1872 when the Vandalia Railroad was extended to that point .
A post office was established at Pettysville in 1875 , and remained in operation until Pettysville was discontinued in 1917 .
Pettysville was named for storekeeper Daniel Petty , who platted the community in 1872 when the Vandalia Railroad was extended to that point .