Stringtown, Cole County, Missouri Explained

Stringtown is an unincorporated community in Cole County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Stingtown was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1882.[1] The community was so named for the manner in which two stores were strung out near the original town site.[2]

References

38.5228°N -92.3542°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 22 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Cole County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 22 September 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071207/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_cole.html. 24 June 2016.

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