Lyon, Missouri
Lyon is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Lyon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community most likely takes its name from Lyon Township.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lyon, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
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