Mathis, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Mathis was established in 1903, and closed in 1905.[2] Tom Mathis, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mathis, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°43′18″N 93°09′56″W / 37.72167°N 93.16556°W / 37.72167; -93.16556

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