of transportation for the surrounding area. Many of the tourists who traveled to the once famous resort of Sailor Springs would take the train to Clay City and then use local transportation on up to Sailor Springs. In 1936 oil was discovered in this area, and oil-related businesses continue to thrive in Clay City today. Notable persons Hal Wiltse, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Phillies, born in Clay City Bernardine Flynn, radio and television actress of the Vic & Sade radio program, retired to Clay City References External links Clay City CUSD #10 CCHS Alumni Villages in Illinois Villages in Clay County, Illinois Populated places established in 1855 1855 establishments in Illinois