Sand Hill, Missouri

Sand Hill (sometimes spelled Sandhill) is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Sand Hill was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community was so named on account of the sandy soil in the area.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sand Hill, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°18′41″N 92°07′41″W / 40.31139°N 92.12806°W / 40.31139; -92.12806

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