Cornwall, Missouri

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

History

Cornwall was platted in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Cornwall was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cornwall, Missouri
  2. "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°30′44″N 90°12′10″W / 37.51222°N 90.20278°W / 37.51222; -90.20278

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