Griffin, Missouri Explained

Griffin is an unincorporated community in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Griffin was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community was named after the proprietor of a nearby mill.[2]

References

37.0806°N -93.3783°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 19 September 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071710/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_christian.html . 24 June 2016 .

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