Halifax is an unincorporated community in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Halifax was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after Halifax, Nova Scotia.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halifax, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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38°00′43″N 90°29′23″W / 38.01194°N 90.48972°W
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