Oswald, Missouri

Oswald is an extinct town in Atchison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Oswald was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The name Oswald may honor a local family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oswald, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Atchison County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 40°16′07″N 95°14′21″W / 40.26861°N 95.23917°W / 40.26861; -95.23917

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