Lyon, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Lyon was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community most likely takes its name from Lyon Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lyon, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)


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