Holmes Park, Kansas City

Holmes Park is a neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.[1]

Holmes Park was laid out in the 1880s, and named after Robert J. Holmes, an original owner of the site.[2] A post office called Holmes Park was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holmes Park, Kansas City
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°57′09″N 94°32′09″W / 38.9525065°N 94.5357878°W / 38.9525065; -94.5357878


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