Courtney, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Courtney was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1962.[2] The community has the name of C. C. Courtney, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Courtney, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  3. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°09′20″N 94°23′37″W / 39.15556°N 94.39361°W / 39.15556; -94.39361

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