Norfolk, Missouri
Norfolk is an extinct town in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
Norfolk was platted in 1836, and most likely named after Norfolk, Virginia.[2] A post office called Norfolk was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1855.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norfolk (historical)
- "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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