Griffin is an unincorporated community in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Griffin was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after the proprietor of a nearby mill.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Griffin, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Christian County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°04′50″N 93°22′42″W / 37.08056°N 93.37833°W
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