Mandeville, Missouri

History

A post office called Mandeville was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community derives its name from Amanda Shirley, the love interest of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mandeville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. "Carroll County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)


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