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Floyd, Washington County, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°57′15″N 90°56′55″W / 37.95417°N 90.94861°W / 37.95417; -90.94861
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Floyd is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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A post office called Floyd was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The name "Floyd" was suggested by postal officials, and has no local significance.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Floyd, Washington County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

37°57′15″N 90°56′55″W / 37.95417°N 90.94861°W / 37.95417; -90.94861