Stancil, Missouri

Stancil is an extinct town in Pemiscot County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Stancil was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community has the name of John P. Stancil, a state legislator.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stancil
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Pemiscot County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

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