Fairville, Missouri

History

Fairville was platted in 1856, and so named on account of the "fair" setting of the original town site.[2] A post office called Fairville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairville, Missouri
  2. "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

39°13′55″N 93°13′06″W


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