Locust Hill, Missouri

Locust Hill is an unincorporated community in Knox County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Locust Hill was platted in 1870, and named for the locust trees near the elevated town site.[2] A post office called Locust Hill was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Locust Hill, Missouri
  2. "Knox County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°01′33″N 92°16′33″W / 40.02583°N 92.27583°W / 40.02583; -92.27583

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