Mitchellville, Missouri

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

History

An early variant name was "Woodbine".[1] A post office called Woodbine was established in 1857, the name was changed to Mitchellville in 1865, and the post office closed in 1888.[2] The present name is after James Mitchell, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°12′43″N 94°04′18″W / 40.21194°N 94.07167°W / 40.21194; -94.07167

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