Folsom, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Folsom was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Folsom, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 7 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°44′00″N 92°09′16″W / 38.73333°N 92.15444°W / 38.73333; -92.15444

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