June, Missouri

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

History

A post office called June was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] According to tradition, the community was named for the fact a large share of the pioneers arrived in June.[3]

References

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

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