Griswold, Missouri

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Griswold is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of Oregon County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. [1]

History

A post office called Griswold was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907. [2] The community has the name of James Griswold, a local merchant. [3]

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References

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

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