Postal, Missouri
Postal, Missouri | |
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  Postal, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 38°53′51″N 93°5′0″W / 38.89750°N 93.08333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 741170[1] |
Postal is an unincorporated community in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. It is located at 38°53′51″N 93°5′0″W / 38.89750°N 93.08333°W (38.8975195, -93.0832552), and its altitude is 823 feet (251 m).[2]
The community was named for its country post office.[3] A post office called Postal was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[4] Besides the post office, Postal contained a schoolhouse, which is now defunct.[5]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Postal, Missouri
- ^ "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Postal School
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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