Carrington, Missouri

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

History

Carrington was laid out in 1872 by William Carrington, and named for him.[2] A post office called Carrington was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carrington, Missouri
  2. "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°48′29″N 92°03′35″W / 38.80806°N 92.05972°W / 38.80806; -92.05972

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