Edgerton Junction, Missouri

Edgerton Junction is an unincorporated community in Platte County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] It is within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

The community was named for the fact it was a junction outside of Edgerton, Missouri.[2] A post office called Edgerton Junction was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1916.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Edgerton Junction, Missouri
  2. "Platte County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 2016.



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