Walkersville, Missouri

Walkersville is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Walkersville had its start in 1839 when a mill was built at the site.[2] A post office called Walkersville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1891.[3] The community was named after David O. Walker, proprietor of the early mill.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walkersville, Missouri
  2. "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

39°44′26″N 92°04′07″W


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