Higdon, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Higdon was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community has the name of Captain William H. Higdon, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Higdon, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°35′34″N 90°10′04″W / 37.59278°N 90.16778°W / 37.59278; -90.16778

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