Boyd, Missouri Explained

Boyd was an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was located approximately two miles west-southwest of Charity.[1]

History

A post office called Boyd was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community has the name of Gregory Boyd, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

37.502°N -93.0758°W

Notes and References

  1. Bolivar, MO, 1:125000 scale Topographic Map, USGS, 1892 (1950 rev.)
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 September 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306175959/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO . 6 March 2016 .
  3. Web site: Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 25 September 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160915120320/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_dallas.html . 15 September 2016 .

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