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Walkersville, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°44′26″N 92°04′07″W / 39.74056°N 92.06861°W / 39.74056; -92.06861
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Walkersville is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Walkersville had its start in 1839 when a mill was built at the site.[2] A post office called Walkersville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1891.[3] The community was named after Daniel O. Walker, proprietor of the early mill.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walkersville, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.

39°44′26″N 92°04′07″W / 39.74056°N 92.06861°W / 39.74056; -92.06861