Matson is an unincorporated community in southern St. Charles County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately three miles south of Defiance on Route 94 and is near the Missouri River.
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History
editA post office called Matson was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1971.[2] The community most likely has the name of Abraham Matson, a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matson, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "St. Charles 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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