York, Missouri

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

History

York was founded in 1857 by Archibald York, and named for him.[2] A post office called York was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°24′28″N 95°15′56″W / 40.40778°N 95.26556°W / 40.40778; -95.26556

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