Lakeland, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Lakeland was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1860.[2] It is unknown why the name "Lakeland" was applied to this community, as there were no known lakes near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakeland, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

39°53′41″N 92°16′26″W / 39.8947596°N 92.2737947°W / 39.8947596; -92.2737947


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