Higdon, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Higdon was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community has the name of Captain William H. Higdon, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Higdon, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°35′34″N 90°10′04″W / 37.59278°N 90.16778°W / 37.59278; -90.16778

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