Hilliard, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Hilliard was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community's name is derived from "Hill's Yard", a railroad yard owned by George W. Hill.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hilliard, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 6 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°49′31″N 90°25′00″W / 36.82528°N 90.41667°W / 36.82528; -90.41667

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