Boles, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Boles was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1939.[2] The community most likely was named after Boles Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boles, 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°31′51″N 90°53′24″W / 38.53083°N 90.89000°W / 38.53083; -90.89000

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