Griffin, Missouri

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Griffin, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 19 September 2016.

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