Swinton, Missouri Explained

Swinton is an unincorporated community in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Swinton was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1952.[1] The community has the name of the Swinton family of settlers.[2]

References

37.0278°N -89.9447°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071913/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_stoddard.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 26, 2016.

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