Handley, Missouri Explained

Handley is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Handley was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1905.[1] J. M. Handley, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[2]

References

37.5283°N -92.9297°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 25 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 25 September 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160915120320/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_dallas.html. 15 September 2016.

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