Melbourne, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Melbourne was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1966.[2] The community was named after Melbourne, in Australia.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°08′30″N 93°47′16″W / 40.14167°N 93.78778°W / 40.14167; -93.78778

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