Dillon, Missouri Explained

Dillon is an unincorporated community in Phelps County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located along the BNSF railroad line between Rolla and St. James.[1]

History

A post office called Dillon was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community has the name of John A. Dillon, an early citizen.[3]

References

37.9719°N -91.6981°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, pp. 46-7,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071446/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_phelps.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 5, 2016.

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