Shackleford is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
Shackleford was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] A post office called Shackleford was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1959. [3] The community has the name of Thomas Shackleford, a railroad official. [2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shackleford, Missouri
- ^ a b "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
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39°06′45″N 93°17′49″W / 39.11250°N 93.29694°W
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Shackleford is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
Shackleford was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. [2] A post office called Shackleford was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1959. [3] The community has the name of Thomas Shackleford, a railroad official. [2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shackleford, Missouri
- ^ a b "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Saline County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Villages | ||
| Townships | ||
|
Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
39°06′45″N 93°17′49″W / 39.11250°N 93.29694°W
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