Griswold, Missouri
Griswold is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of Oregon County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Griswold was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of James Griswold, a local merchant.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Griswold, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- "Oregon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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