History Ripley was originally named Centerville. It was originally incorporated on July 20, 1837, then reincorporated on April 10, 1874. Ripley's certificate of incorporation was issued by the Illinois Secretary of State on April 16, 1902. Ripley's native clay made it a center for the manufacture of stoneware.
history ripley was originally named centerville it was originally incorporated on july 20 1837 then reincorporated on april 10 1874 ripley's certificate of incorporation was issued by the illinois secretary of state on april 16 1902 ripley's native clay made it a center for the manufacture of stoneware