Medford, Missouri

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

History

Medford was laid out in 1905, and named after a railroad employee.[2] A post office called Medford was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1937.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Medford, Missouri
  2. "Johnson 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: 38°39′06″N 94°00′26″W / 38.65167°N 94.00722°W / 38.65167; -94.00722

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