Lisle, Missouri

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Lisle is an unincorporated community in western Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States.[1][2]

The community lies within one mile of the Missouri-Kansas state line. It is on Missouri Route D between Drexel to the south and West Line to the north. Coldwater Creek lies to the south and east and its tributary, , is to the north.[3]

History[]

Lisle was platted in 1892, taking the name of J. D. Lisle, the original owner of the town site.[4] A post office called Lisle was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1954.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lisle, Missouri
  3. ^ Freeman, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS 1953 (1977 rev.)
  4. ^ "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°32′58″N 94°35′41″W / 38.54944°N 94.59472°W / 38.54944; -94.59472


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