Cornwall, Missouri Explained

Cornwall is an unincorporated community in eastern Madison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is on Missouri Route F above Henderson Creek. Henderson is approximately five miles to the northwest and Marquand is six miles to the southeast.[1]

History

Cornwall was platted in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Cornwall was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

37.5122°N -90.2028°W

Notes and References

  1. Higdon, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1959 (1990 rev.)
  2. Web site: Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071647/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_madison.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. October 31, 2016.
  3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 31 October 2016.

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