York, Missouri

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

History

York was founded in 1857 by Archibald York, and named for him.[2] A post office called York was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: York, Missouri
  2. "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.



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