Daugherty, Missouri

Daugherty is an unincorporated community in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Daugherty was platted in 1885, and named after James Daugherty, one of the founders.[1] A variant name was "Eight Mile".[2] A post office called Eight Mile was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1935.[3]

References

  1. "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Daugherty, Missouri
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°36′13″N 94°16′54″W / 38.60361°N 94.28167°W / 38.60361; -94.28167

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