Dillon, Missouri

Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri

Dillon is an unincorporated community in Phelps County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located along the BNSF railroad line between Rolla and St. James.[2]

History

A post office called Dillon was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1954.[3] The community has the name of John A. Dillon, an early citizen.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dillon, Missouri
  2. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, pp. 46-7, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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37°58′19″N 91°41′53″W / 37.97194°N 91.69806°W / 37.97194; -91.69806


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