Jordan, Missouri

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

History

Jordan was founded in 1904, and named after the proprietor of a local gristmill.[2] A post office called Jordan was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jordan, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Hickory County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°01′17″N 93°08′29″W / 38.02139°N 93.14139°W / 38.02139; -93.14139


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