Campbellton, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Campbellton was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named in honor of James Campbell (1812–1893), US postmaster general.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campbellton, 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°32′24″N 91°09′39″W / 38.54000°N 91.16083°W / 38.54000; -91.16083

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