Chandler, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Chandler was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1947.[2] The community was named after John N. Chandler, an officer in the Civil War.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chandler, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. "Clay County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°18′01″N 94°22′58″W / 39.30028°N 94.38278°W / 39.30028; -94.38278

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