Sterling, Missouri
Not to be confused with Mount Sterling, Missouri.
Sterling is an unincorporated community in Howell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Sterling was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was named after John Sterling, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sterling, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
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Coordinates: 37°02′38″N 92°00′30″W / 37.04389°N 92.00833°W
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