Frankville, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Frankville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1874.[2] The community was named after Frank Chapin, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°41′50″N 91°48′21″W / 36.69722°N 91.80583°W / 36.69722; -91.80583

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