Swanwick, Missouri Explained

Swanwick is an unincorporated community in Ray County, in the U.S. state of Missouri and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

A post office called Swanwick was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[1] A railroad employee gave the community the name of his wife, Swan Gower.[2]

References

39.3142°N -94.0311°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 12 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Ray County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070717/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_ray.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 12, 2016.

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