Elgin, Missouri

Elgin is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.^[1]

History

A post office called Elgin was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907.^[2] The community has the name of George Elgin, a pioneer citizen.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elgin, Missouri
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

39°56′08″N 91°59′49″W / 39.935596°N 91.996840°W / 39.935596; -91.996840

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elgin, Missouri

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

[3] "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

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