Townley, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Townley was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1919.[2] The community was named after one Mr. Townly, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Townley, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°37′00″N 89°58′11″W / 36.61667°N 89.96972°W / 36.61667; -89.96972

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