Elston, Missouri
Elston is an unincorporated community in Cole County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located near the western boundaries of Jefferson City.
Elston was laid out in 1867, and named after A. M. Elston, a state politician.[2] A post office called Elston Station was established in 1858, the name was changed to Elston in 1877, and the post office closed in 1972.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elston, Missouri
- ^ "Cole County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 38°36′46″N 92°19′26″W / 38.61278°N 92.32389°W
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