Norfolk is an extinct town in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
Norfolk was platted in 1836, and most likely named after Norfolk, Virginia. [2] A post office called Norfolk was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1855. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norfolk (historical)
- ^ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
36°55′46″N 89°07′02″W / 36.929498°N 89.117291°W
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Norfolk is an extinct town in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
Norfolk was platted in 1836, and most likely named after Norfolk, Virginia. [2] A post office called Norfolk was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1855. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norfolk (historical)
- ^ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Mississippi County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDP | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
36°55′46″N 89°07′02″W / 36.929498°N 89.117291°W
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