Westville, Missouri

History

Westville was platted in 1857, and named after Dr. W. S. West, a first settler.[2] A post office called Westville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westville, Missouri
  2. "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.


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