Matkins, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Matkins was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community bears the name of an early settler.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°10′55″N 94°09′49″W / 40.18194°N 94.16361°W / 40.18194; -94.16361

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