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

History

A post office called Antonia was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] Antonia most likely derives its name from the first name of Anton Yeager, the original owner of the site.[3]

In 1925, Antonia had 50 inhabitants.[4]

Stonebrook was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[5]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Antonia, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.((cite web)): CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ Rand McNally and Company (1925). Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, Territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. p. 259. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/10/11 through 1/14/11. National Park Service. January 21, 2011.

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