Kirby, Missouri Explained

Kirby is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Kirby was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906.[1] The community bears the name of the local Kirby family.[2]

References

39.8456°N -92.1147°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070646/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_shelby.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 26, 2016 .