Westville, Missouri

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

History

Westville was platted in 1857, and named after Dr. W. S. West, a first settler. [2] A post office called Westville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1909. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westville, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2016.

39°38′34″N92°54′29″W / 39.64278°N 92.90806°W / 39.64278; -92.90806


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