Akron, Missouri
Akron is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History[]
Akron was platted in 1858, and named after Akron, Ohio, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[2] A post office called Akron was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1908.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akron, Missouri
- ^ "Harrison County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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Coordinates: 40°31′10″N 93°49′03″W / 40.51944°N 93.81750°W
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- Unincorporated communities in Harrison County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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