Knights (also known as Knight) is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Knight was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1888.[2] The community was named after the proprietor of a local trading post.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knights, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ "Jasper County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°08′25″N 94°15′05″W / 37.14028°N 94.25139°W