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Location of Bell Saw Mill, the town was laid out and platted in 1858. It was incorporated in 1888. Named after Postmaster Ulen. It must be noted that the name was misspelled at some point during the founding, that is why it became Ullin. Phone lines were built in 1903 by Dr. J.B. Mathis and the Holcomb brothers. Electricity came to the village in 1915. The electric service was available to subscribers until 11 p.m.

Lionel "Doc" Kessler operated the theatre in Ullin. He also carried the movie projector to nearby towns so their residend could enjoy the then silent movies, also.

James Bell	Bell Sawmill
Mr. Boyd	Operator Ullin Box and Lumber Co.
Louis Needham	Sawmill Operator
Thomas Meyers	Hotel Operator and Postmaster
Dr. J.B. Mathis	Sawmill Operator, Organizer of Ullin Light and Power Company
Pete Burnham	Harness Shop Owner
Frank Holcomb Family	Garage Owners
Ullin Mutual County Fire Insurance Co.	Started by area Farmers
Walter Kesler Family	Grocers
Lionel (Doc) Kesler	Ullin Theatre Operator
Arch Sexton	Ullin Theatre Operator
Elsie and Lionel Kesler	Elsie's Restaurant
J.B. Mathis, Holcomb Brothers	Ullin Telephone Company Phone Lines
Luther T. Robinson	Doctor, President First National Bank of Ullin
J.B. Mathis	Doctor
L.E. Tourney	Doctor
Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Hart	Ullin Drug Store
C.V. Reagan	Reagan's Market
Cecil Brown	Brown's I.G.A.