Kiel, Missouri
Appearance
Kiel is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Kiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community takes its name from Kiel, in Germany, the native home of a large share of the first settlers.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kiel, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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38°31′18″N 91°14′38″W / 38.52167°N 91.24389°W