Whiting, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Whiting was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community has the name of Justin R. Whiting, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whiting, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°47′20″N 89°22′26″W / 36.78889°N 89.37389°W / 36.78889; -89.37389

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