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Whiting, Missouri

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Whiting is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Whiting was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community has the name of Justin R. Whiting, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whiting, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)