Unincorporated community in the American state of Missouri
Walkersville is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Walkersville had its start in 1839 when a mill was built at the site. A post office called Walkersville was established in 1853, and remained in operation until 1891. The community was named after David O. Walker, proprietor of the early mill.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walkersville, Missouri
- ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- The Missouri State Gazetteer and Business Directory ... Sutherland & McEvoy. 1860.
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39°44′26″N 92°04′07″W / 39.74056°N 92.06861°W / 39.74056; -92.06861
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