Stancil, Missouri

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

A post office called Stancil was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community has the name of John P. Stancil, a state legislator.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stancil
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. "Pemiscot County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.

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