Lakeland, Missouri
Unincorporated community in the American state of 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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lakeland, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Shelby County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Shelbyville
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39°53′41″N 92°16′26″W / 39.8947596°N 92.2737947°W / 39.8947596; -92.2737947
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