Holmes Park, Kansas City

Holmes Park is a neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, United States.[1]

Holmes Park was laid out in the 1880s, and named after Robert J. Holmes, an original owner of the site.[2] A post office called Holmes Park was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holmes Park, Kansas City
  2. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.


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