Hiler, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Hiler was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after the maiden name of the wife of a first settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hiler, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  3. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°04′34″N 94°11′59″W / 39.07611°N 94.19972°W / 39.07611; -94.19972

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