Walkersville, Missouri

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

History

Walkersville had its start in 1839 when a mill was built at the site. [2] A post office called Walkersville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1891. [3] The community was named after David O. Walker, proprietor of the early mill. [2]

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References

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

39°44′26″N92°04′07″W / 39.74056°N 92.06861°W / 39.74056; -92.06861


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