Fanchon, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Fanchon was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The origin of the name Fanchon is unknown.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 36°47′42″N 91°42′02″W / 36.79500°N 91.70056°W / 36.79500; -91.70056

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