Vilander, Missouri

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

A post office called Vilander was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the middle name of her husband, Calvin Vilander Lynch.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vilander, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Crawford County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°05′47″N 91°07′54″W / 38.09639°N 91.13167°W / 38.09639; -91.13167

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