Plattin, Missouri Explained

Plattin is an unincorporated community in southeast Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is located on the west side of the Plattin Creek floodplain approximately six miles south of Festus.[1]

History

A post office called Plattin was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1941.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Plattin Creek.[3] Plattin has 1 elementary school which is a part of Jefferson County R-VII School District.

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme 1st ed. 1998, p. 49
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 19 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071321/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_jefferson.html. 24 June 2016.

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