Galloway, Springfield, Missouri

Galloway[1] is a neighborhood of Springfield, Missouri, United States.[2]

History

A post office called Galloway was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1943.[3] The community has the name of a Union Army officer.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galloway, Springfield, Missouri
  2. ↑ Reports of the Public Service Commission of the State of Missouri. The Commission. 1970. p. 407. formerly the old town of Galloway but by reason of annexation is now a part of Springfield, Missouri.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Greene County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°08′12″N 93°14′17″W / 37.1367167°N 93.2379628°W / 37.1367167; -93.2379628


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