Scotland is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located slightly northwest of the junction of Missouri Route 66 and Interstate 44/US 71.

A post office called Scotland was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community derives its name from Benjamin Scott, a local minister.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scotland, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jasper 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)

37°04′59″N 94°22′38″W / 37.08306°N 94.37722°W / 37.08306; -94.37722


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