Ash Hill, Missouri

Ash Hill is an unincorporated community in Butler County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Ash Hill was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1894.[2] The community was named for ash trees on the summits near the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ash Hill, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  3. "Butler County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°46′32″N 90°13′59″W / 36.77556°N 90.23306°W / 36.77556; -90.23306

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