Scotland, Missouri

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Scotland is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. [1] It is located slightly northwest of the junction of Missouri Route 66 and Interstate 44/US 71.

A post office called Scotland was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1908. [2] The community derives its name from Benjamin Scott, a local minister. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scotland, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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