Martinstown, Missouri Explained

Martinstown is an unincorporated community in southeast Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is at the intersection of Missouri Route 149 and Missouri Route W. Worthington is approximately four miles east near the Putnam-Schuyler county line. Unionville is about 14 miles to the northeast.^[1]

History

Martinstown was platted in 1857, and named after Neal Martin, a local judge.^[2] A post office called Martinstown was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1900.^[3]

References

40.4106°N -92.7706°W

Notes and References

1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, pp. 16 and 17
2. Web site: Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070358/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_putnam.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 11, 2016.
3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 11 December 2016.