Boynton, Missouri
Boynton is an unincorporated community in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
The community is on Missouri Route N 1.5 miles east of Missouri Route 5 and six miles north-northeast of Milan. East Locust Creek flows past the west side of the community.[2] The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad passed through the community.[3]
History[]
Boynton was platted in 1877, and most likely named after Sumner Boynton, a county official.[4] A post office called Boynton was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1953.[5]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton
- ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed., 1998, p. 22 ISBN 0899332242
- ^ Pollock, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1964
- ^ "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
Coordinates: 40°17′02″N 93°05′04″W / 40.28389°N 93.08444°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Sullivan County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
- Northeast Missouri geography stubs