Edinburg, Scotland County, Missouri Explained

Edinburg (sometimes spelled Edinburgh) is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Edinburg was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1845.[1] The community was named after Edinburgh, in Scotland, the ancestral home of government surveyor.[2]

References

40.3736°N -92.1847°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 23 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070408/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_scotland.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 23, 2016 .

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