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

History

A post office called Unity was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community most likely was named after nearby Unity Cumberland Presbyterian Church.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Unity, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°23′28″N 92°15′21″W / 40.39115°N 92.25574°W / 40.39115; -92.25574


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