 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
The home of one of Grayville's best known citizens was on this corner. Edith Helm was the widow of Rear Admiral James M. Helm, a native son of Grayville, who served 45 years in the Navy and was a recipient of the Navy Cross. After his death in 1927, she moved into a two story home located here. Edith Helm served as Social Secretary to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mrs. Bess Truman. Eleanor Roosevelt spent two nights visiting here in 1936.
Grayville Historic Group.
E. South St. & S. Middle St., Grayville, White County Illinois
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