Medford, Missouri

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

History

Medford was laid out in 1905, and named after a railroad employee.[2] A post office called Medford was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1937.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Medford, Missouri
  2. "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°39′06″N 94°00′26″W / 38.65167°N 94.00722°W / 38.65167; -94.00722

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