Halifax, Missouri

Halifax is an unincorporated community in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Halifax was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after Halifax, Nova Scotia.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halifax, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

38°00′43″N 90°29′23″W / 38.01194°N 90.48972°W / 38.01194; -90.48972


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