Boynton, Missouri
Boynton is an
The community is on
East Locust Creek flows past the west side of the community.[2] The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad passed through the community.[3]
History
Boynton was platted in 1877, and most likely named after Sumner Boynton, a county official.[4] A post office called Boynton was established in 1876 and remained in operation until 1953.[5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton
- ISBN 0899332242
- ^ Pollock, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1964
- ^ "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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40°17′02″N 93°05′04″W / 40.28389°N 93.08444°W
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