Scotia, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Scotia was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community was named after the local Scotia Iron Company.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scotia, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Crawford County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°01′40″N 91°12′50″W / 38.02778°N 91.21389°W / 38.02778; -91.21389

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