Matson, Missouri Explained

Matson is an unincorporated community in southern St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately three miles south of Defiance on Route 94 and is near the Missouri River.

History

A post office called Matson was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1971.[1] The community most likely has the name of Abraham Matson, a pioneer citizen.[2]

References

38.6081°N -90.7969°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2016.
  2. Web site: St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624072019/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_saint_charles.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 27, 2016 .

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