Frankville is an unincorporated community in southern Howell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and county road 8660, approximately two miles southeast of West Plains.
History
A post office called Frankville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1874.[2] The community was named after Frank Chapin, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankville, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on April 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- ^ "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
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