York is an extinct hamlet in eastern Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

York was founded in 1857 by Archibald York, and named for him.[2] A post office called York was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: York, Missouri
  2. ^ "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

40°24′28″N 95°15′56″W / 40.40778°N 95.26556°W / 40.40778; -95.26556

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_Missouri
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