Winkler, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Winkler was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community has the name of John Winkler, a businessperson in the local mining industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winkler, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  3. "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°50′09″N 91°33′26″W / 37.83583°N 91.55722°W / 37.83583; -91.55722

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