During 1956, property in sections 27 and 28 of Hilyard Township was purchased by an invest ment group in Chicago as developers. They platted the property, laying out lots to sell in what they claimed to be a resort. Along with the lots, the property also included three small lakes named Shad, Shadrack and Messhack. Although the lots only measured 50 ft in width, lots were purchased mostly by people living in St. Louis and East St. Louis. . . .Read more in MACOUPIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS HISTORY & FAMILIES available in our genealogy library or through this website.