Garland, Missouri

Garland (also known as Harvey) is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Garland was platted ca. 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Garland was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1927.[3] The community was named after Garland Covington, the son of the original owner of the town site.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garland, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°26′36″N 93°51′15″W / 38.44333°N 93.85417°W / 38.44333; -93.85417

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