Locust Hill, Missouri

Locust Hill is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Locust Hill was platted in 1870, and named for the locust trees near the elevated town site.[2] A post office called Locust Hill was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Locust Hill, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°01′33″N 92°16′33″W / 40.02583°N 92.27583°W / 40.02583; -92.27583


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