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

History

A post office called Floyd was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The name "Floyd" was suggested by postal officials, and has no local significance.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Floyd, Washington County, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

37°57′15″N 90°56′55″W / 37.95417°N 90.94861°W / 37.95417; -90.94861


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