Sunlight, Missouri Explained

Sunlight is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Sunlight was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1927.[1] It is unknown why the name "Sunlight" was applied to this community.[2]

References

37.7817°N -90.905°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071506/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_washington.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 30, 2016.

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