Washington Center, Missouri

Washington Center is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Washington Centre was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community lies near the center of Washington Township, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington Center, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. "Harrison County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.


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