Scotland, Missouri
Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri
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]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scotland, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Carthage
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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37°04′59″N 94°22′38″W / 37.08306°N 94.37722°W / 37.08306; -94.37722
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