Swinton, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Swinton was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1952.[2] The community has the name of the Swinton family of settlers.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swinton, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  3. "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.



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