Thomasville, Missouri

Thomasville is a census-designated place in northern Oregon County, Missouri.[1] It is nine miles northwest of Alton on Route 99.

History

Thomasville was platted in 1846.[2] The community was named for George Thomas, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office called Thomasville was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1979.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thomasville
  2. "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
  3. Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 6.
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 November 2016.

Coordinates: 36°47′21″N 91°31′56″W / 36.78917°N 91.53222°W / 36.78917; -91.53222


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