York, Missouri Explained

York is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

York was founded in 1857 by Archibald York, and named for him.[1] A post office called York was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1901.[2]

References

40.4078°N -95.2656°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070306/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_atchison.html . dead . 24 June 2016 . The State Historical Society of Missouri. 30 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 2016.

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