Bancroft, Missouri

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

History

Bancroft was laid out in 1859.[2] A post office called Bancroft was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1901.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bancroft, Missouri
  2. "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°07′09″N 93°51′31″W / 40.11917°N 93.85861°W / 40.11917; -93.85861

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