Lyon Township, Lewis County, Missouri

Lyon Township is an inactive township in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Lyon Township was established in 1866, taking its name from Nathaniel Lyon (1818–1861), US Civil War general.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lyon Township, Lewis County, Missouri
  2. "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°12′05″N 91°41′54″W / 40.2014°N 91.6983°W / 40.2014; -91.6983

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