Chapin, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Chapin was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community has the name of Hugh Chapin, a local judge.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chapin, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°41′26″N 91°46′18″W / 36.69056°N 91.77167°W / 36.69056; -91.77167

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