Westville, Missouri

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″N 92°54′29″W / 39.64278°N 92.90806°W / 39.64278; -92.90806


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