June, Missouri

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

History

A post office called June was established in 1900, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] According to tradition, the community was named for the fact a large share of the pioneers arrived in June.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: June, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. "Newton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.

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