Lakeland, Missouri Explained

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

History

A post office called Lakeland was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1860.[1] It is unknown why the name "Lakeland" was applied to this community, as there were no known lakes near the original town site.[2]

References

39.8948°N -92.2738°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 .

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