Local, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Local was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] It is uncertain why the name Local was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Local, 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°22′25″N 90°37′22″W / 38.37361°N 90.62278°W / 38.37361; -90.62278

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