noted by the US Postal Service. Another theory proposes Muhammad as the town's namesake. In 2007, the citizens of Mahomet voted to repeal the alcohol prohibition order that had been in place since World War II. Notable people Jason Seaman, teacher who intervened during the 2018 Noblesville West Middle School shooting Melanie Paxson Points of interest Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden Hazen Bridge - A registered historical bridge northeast on Mahomet. Mahomet Public Library Notes External links Village of Mahomet Illinois, Web site Mahomet-Seymour Schools web site Mahomet-Seymour Alumni web site Villages in Champaign County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Populated places established in 1832 1832 establishments in Illinois