Sunlight, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Sunlight was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] It is unknown why the name "Sunlight" was applied to this community.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sunlight, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  3. "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.



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