Boynton, Missouri
Boynton is an unincorporated community in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Boynton was platted in 1877, and most likely named after Sumner Boynton, a county official.[2] A post office called Boynton was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] An early variant name was "Jacksons Corners".[1]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boynton
- "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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