Stinson, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Stinson was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] J. L. Stinston, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stinson, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  3. "Lawrence County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°14′47″N 93°45′09″W / 37.24639°N 93.75250°W / 37.24639; -93.75250

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