Danby, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Danby was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] It is unknown why the name Danby was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danby, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°06′33″N 90°18′27″W / 38.10917°N 90.30750°W / 38.10917; -90.30750

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