Danforth, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Danforth was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The name most likely is a transfer from Danforth, Illinois.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danforth, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Adair County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 40°14′29″N 92°44′03″W / 40.24139°N 92.73417°W / 40.24139; -92.73417

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