Buckhorn, Madison County, Missouri
Buckhorn is an unincorporated community in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Buckhorn was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] The community took its name from a nearby creek of the same name where bucks were abundant.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buckhorn, Madison County, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ↑ "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
Coordinates: 37°20′17″N 90°17′22″W / 37.33806°N 90.28944°W
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