Pittsville, Missouri

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

History

Pittsville was platted in 1858, and named after Warren M. Pitts, a local minister.[2] A post office called Pittsville was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pittsville, Missouri
  2. "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°51′02″N 93°59′25″W / 38.85056°N 93.99028°W / 38.85056; -93.99028

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