Hiler, Missouri

Hiler is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Hiler was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after the maiden name of the wife of a first settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hiler, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  3. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°04′34″N 94°11′59″W / 39.07611°N 94.19972°W / 39.07611; -94.19972


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