Kirby is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
A post office called Kirby was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906. [2] The community bears the name of the local Kirby family. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirby, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Shelby County, Missouri, United States | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
39°50′44″N 92°06′53″W / 39.84556°N 92.11472°W
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Kirby is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
A post office called Kirby was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906. [2] The community bears the name of the local Kirby family. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kirby, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Shelby County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
39°50′44″N 92°06′53″W / 39.84556°N 92.11472°W
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| This Shelby County, Missouri state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |