Galloway, Springfield, Missouri

Galloway[1] is a neighborhood of Springfield, Missouri, United States.[2]

History

A post office called Galloway was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1943.[3] The community has the name of a Union Army officer.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galloway, Springfield, Missouri
  2. Reports of the Public Service Commission of the State of Missouri. The Commission. 1970. p. 407. formerly the old town of Galloway but by reason of annexation is now a part of Springfield, Missouri.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  4. "Greene County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 3 October 2016.

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