Hinch, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Hinch was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community was named after William Hinch, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hinch, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Crawford County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°03′46″N 91°09′20″W / 38.06278°N 91.15556°W / 38.06278; -91.15556


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