Campbellton, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Campbellton was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named in honor of James Campbell (1812–1893), US postmaster general.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campbellton, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°32′24″N 91°09′39″W / 38.54000°N 91.16083°W / 38.54000; -91.16083

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