Nishnabotna, Missouri

Nishnabotna is an extinct town in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Nishnabotna was laid out in 1877, and named after the nearby Nishnabotna River.[2] A post office called Nishnabotna was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1953.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nishnabotna, Missouri
  2. "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 40°17′45″N 95°30′31″W / 40.29583°N 95.50861°W / 40.29583; -95.50861

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