Matson, Missouri

Matson is an unincorporated community in southern St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately three miles south of Defiance on Route 94 and is near the Missouri River.

History

A post office called Matson was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1971.[2] The community most likely has the name of Abraham Matson, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matson, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

38°36′29″N 90°47′49″W


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