Overton, Missouri

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

History

Overton was laid out in 1901, and named in honor of William B. Overton, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Overton was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1944.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Overton, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Cooper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°56′52″N 92°34′35″W / 38.94778°N 92.57639°W / 38.94778; -92.57639


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