Mandeville, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Mandeville was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community derives its name from Amanda Shirley, the love interest of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mandeville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. "Carroll County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°29′47″N 93°37′16″W / 39.49639°N 93.62111°W / 39.49639; -93.62111

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