McDowell, Missouri

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

History

A post office called McDowell was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community's name honors the local McDowell family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McDowell, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 36°49′27″N 93°47′36″W / 36.82417°N 93.79333°W / 36.82417; -93.79333

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