Halleck, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Halleck was established in 1862, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named in honor of Henry Halleck, a U.S. Army officer.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halleck, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 4 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°34′41″N 94°49′15″W / 39.57806°N 94.82083°W / 39.57806; -94.82083

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