Clifton, Schuyler County, Missouri Explained

Clifton is an unincorporated community in Schuyler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Clifton was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1904.[1] The community most likely has the name of a local family.[2] The area was sometimes called "Germania".

References

40.4272°N -92.4844°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 12 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Schuyler County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070404/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_schuyler.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 23, 2016 .

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