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Lawing is an extinct town in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

A post office called Lawing was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community was named after Billie Lawing, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawing (historical)
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 September 2016.