Matson, Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Matson is an unincorporated community in southern St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately three miles south of Defiance on Route 94 and is near the Missouri River.
History
A post office called Matson was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1971.[2] The community most likely has the name of Abraham Matson, a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matson, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
38°36′29″N 90°47′49″W / 38.60806°N 90.79694°W / 38.60806; -90.79694
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Municipalities and communities of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States
County seat: St. Charles
- Augusta
- Cottleville
- Dardenne Prairie
- Flint Hill
- Foristell‡
- Lake St. Louis
- New Melle
- O'Fallon
- Portage Des Sioux
- St. Charles
- St. Paul
- St. Peters
- Weldon Spring
- Wentzville
- West Alton
- Blanchette
- Boone
- Cottleville
- Dardenne
- Friedens
- Frontier
- Harvester
- Lindenwood
- O'Fallon
- Rivers
- St. Peters
- Spencer Creek
- Wentzville
- Zumbehl
communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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