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

History

Louisville was platted in 1832, and most likely was named after Louisville, Kentucky.[2] A post office called Louisville was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1913.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Louisville, Lincoln County, Missouri
  2. "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

39°11′59″N 91°10′29″W / 39.19972°N 91.17472°W / 39.19972; -91.17472


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