Martinstown, Missouri

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

History

Martinstown was platted in 1857, and named after Neal Martin, a local judge.[2] A post office called Martinstown was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinstown, Missouri
  2. "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 December 2016.



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