Elgin, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Elgin was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907. [2] The community has the name of George Elgin, a pioneer citizen. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elgin, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

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