Woodlawn, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Woodlawn was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community is located in Woodlawn Township, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodlawn, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Monroe County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

39°34′42″N 92°12′46″W / 39.57837°N 92.21268°W / 39.57837; -92.21268

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