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

History

Shackleford was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Shackleford was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1959.[3] The community has the name of Thomas Shackleford, a railroad official.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shackleford, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

39°06′45″N 93°17′49″W / 39.11250°N 93.29694°W / 39.11250; -93.29694


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