Akron, Missouri
Akron is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Akron was platted in 1858, and named after Akron, Ohio, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[2] A post office called Akron was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1908.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Akron, Missouri
- "Harrison County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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