Aikinsville, Missouri

Aikinsville (also spelled Akinsville) is an unincorporated community in Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Akinsville was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community derives its name from Reverend Shannon Akins, who owned the land where the village is located.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aikinsville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  3. "Morgan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.

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