Sterling, Missouri Explained

Sterling is an unincorporated community in northwest Howell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located adjacent to the railroad just east of U.S. Route 63, approximately one mile south of the county line.[1]

History

A post office called Sterling was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named after John Sterling, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

37.0439°N -92.0083°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 64,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 10 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 10 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071834/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_howell.html. 24 June 2016.

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