Miles Point, Missouri

Miles Point is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Miles Point was laid out in 1855 by Jonathan Miles, and named for him.[2] A post office called Miles Point was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Miles Point, Missouri
  2. "Carroll County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°13′52″N 93°41′58″W / 39.23111°N 93.69944°W / 39.23111; -93.69944

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