Postal, Missouri | |
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  Postal, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 38°53′51″N 93°5′0″W / 38.89750°N 93.08333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 741170[1] |
Postal is an unincorporated community in Pettis County, Missouri, United States.[1]
History
The community was named for its country post office.[2] A post office called Postal was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] Postal also contained a schoolhouse, which is now defunct.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Postal, Missouri
- ↑ "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Postal School
Municipalities and communities of Pettis County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Pettis County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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