Fairville, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°13′55″N 93°13′06″W / 39.23194°N 93.21833°W / 39.23194; -93.21833
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Fairville is an unincorporated community in Saline County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History[edit]

Fairville was platted in 1856, and so named on account of the "fair" setting of the original town site.[2] A post office called Fairville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairville, Missouri
  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°13′55″N 93°13′06″W / 39.23194°N 93.21833°W / 39.23194; -93.21833