Toronto, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Toronto was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community was named after Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Toronto, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 8 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°00′13″N 92°31′32″W / 38.00361°N 92.52556°W / 38.00361; -92.52556


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