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"A third of the landmass of the city has been platted for wells," he said.
The entire 11 acres, which she platted and designed, ultimately comprised three streets and held 28 houses, 21 built under her direction.
Laugheryville was platted in 1847.The village was platted by Jonathan Merrick on May 5, 1847.
9-11 The survey found that one house had been built as early as 1915. The first two additions were White City and Glen Haven, both platted in 1926. Sanford Addition was platted in 1942. Glen Haven was amended in 1946. White City (@) and Bowlin Acres were platted in 1947 and Norton Addition platted in 1954.
Dixonville was platted on April 8, 1853, by Thomas and William Dixon. It was platted in the center of section 10, township 4, range 2 east.
Brookston was platted in 1853, and named for James Brooks, a railroad official. The Brookston post office has been in operation since the town was platted.
These subdivisions include Elmira (N.E. 68th Street and N.E. 67th Street), which was platted in 1909; Acadia (N.E. 70th Street), which was platted in 1915; Baywood (N.E. 69th Street and the south side of N.E. 71st Street), which was platted in 1921 and added to in 1924; and Washington Place (N.
Harrison was platted and made the county seat. It is named after Marcus LaRue Harrison, a Union officer who surveyed and platted the town. The town of Harrison was incorporated on March 1, 1876.
Springville was platted in 1832. It was named after Spring Creek.
Kanaranzi was platted in 1885, and named after nearby Kanaranzi Creek.
The village of Augusta was platted in 1811 by Jacob Brown.
Centerville was platted in 1851. A former variant name was Special.
Jeffersonton was platted in 1798 and was named for Thomas Jefferson.
Whiteland was platted in 1863 by Joel B. White and others.
Renwick was platted in 1882. Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt".
Havelock was platted in 1881. It is named for Henry Havelock.
Rolfe was platted in 1881 at the junction of two railroads.
The Old Town of Lime Springs was platted in 1857. After the railroad was built into the area, the town relocated nearby to its tracks. The town, then called Lime Springs Station, was platted again in 1867.
St. Francisville was platted in 1833, by a man named Francis Church.
Hartland was platted in 1877. The name is derived from Hartland, Vermont.
Ottertail was platted in 1903, and named for nearby Otter Tail Lake.
Franklin was platted in 1882. The city was named for Benjamin Franklin.
Lancaster, originally called New Lancaster, was laid out and platted in 1836.
Foster was platted in 1880. It was named for Foster L. Balch.
Berne was platted in 1899. It was named after Bern, in Switzerland.
Jasper was platted by Robert Lucas on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
Carthage was platted in 1883. It was named after Carthage, New York.
Denver was platted in 1875 on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line.
The townsite was platted in 1871, just downstream from the ferry site.
San Jose was platted in 1858. The village was incorporated in 1876.
Somers was platted in 1900 as a shipping point on the railroad.
Henderson was platted in 1880 and was named after Henderson County, Illinois.
Westmoreland was platted in 1871. It was named after Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
A settlement grew up around the fort and was platted as Fairfield in 1794. By 1800, Hamilton was becoming an agricultural and regional trading town. The town was platted, government was seated, and the town named by 1803.
Bradford was platted in 1838. The Bradford post office was established in 1844.
Sleepy Eye was platted in 1872, and incorporated as a city in 1903.
Beardsley was platted in 1880 by W. W. Beardsley, and named for him.
Deer Creek was platted in 1882, and named after the nearby Deer Creek.
Slayton was platted in 1882 by Charles W. Slayton, and named for him.
Dovray was platted in 1904, and named from its location in Dovray Township.
Wallace was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Fort Calhoun was platted in 1855. It was named for John C. Calhoun.
Polk was platted in 1906 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Long Prairie was platted in 1867, and named after the Long Prairie River.
Homer was platted in 1874. It was named for the Greek poet Homer.
Inglewood was platted in 1918, and named after the city of Inglewood, California.
McAllaster was platted in 1887. The McAllaster post office was discontinued in 1953.
Millersburg was platted in 1855. It was named for its founder, Solomon Miller.
7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, pp. 56-57. . Middleburg was platted in 1832.
Aukerman was platted at an unknown date. An old variant name was Burbank.
Lapel was platted in 1876 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Millersburg was platted in 1852. It was named for its founder, Reuben Miller.
Newtown was platted in 1829. The Newtown post office was established in 1831.
Manson was platted in 1872 on the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad line.
Melrose was platted in 1866 when the railroad was built through that territory.
Thompson was platted in 1892. It was incorporated as a city in 1894.
Chariton was platted in 1850. Chariton was the name of a French trader.
Crystal Lake was platted in 1898, and incorporated as a city in 1899.
Woden was platted in 1898, and was incorporated as a city in 1904.
King decided to found a town on the land he purchased and he platted the town on April 16, 1839. The town was named Kingston.Pershing, p. 92 Despite efforts, King failed to sell any of the plots that he platted.
Huntsville was platted in 1834. The community was named for its founder, Miles Hunt.
Delong was originally called Marshland, and under the latter name was platted in 1884.
Palestine was platted in 1849. It was named for the geographic region of Palestine.
Erhard was platted in 1882, and named for Alexander E. Erhard, an early settler.
Courtland was platted in 1882. The city was named for Cortland County, New York.
Sargeant was platted in 1894, after the railroad had been extended to that point.
Benton City was platted in 1881. The village is named after Thomas Hart Benton.
Hadley was platted in 1872. It was named for the Hadley family of settlers.
Limestone City was platted in 1886, and named for the local limestone-quarrying industry.
Kirkpatrick was originally called Letimbreville, and under the latter name was platted in 1833.
Crosswick (also known historically as Crosswicks) was platted by James Jennings in July 1821.
Centerville was platted in 1835. The community originally was settled chiefly by Welsh immigrants.
Lindsey was originally called Washington, and under the latter name was platted in 1853.
Brookfield Center was platted in 1806, with land for the central green set aside.
Cuba was platted in 1855. It was named after the island nation of Cuba.
Elkton was platted in 1880. It was named after the city of Elkton, Maryland.
The CDP was named for Ed Cubage and Roy Miller, who platted the place.
Nim City was platted in 1903 by Betsey U. Nims, and named for her.
Fox Lake was platted in 1899. It took its name from nearby Fox Lake.
Searles was platted in 1899. A post office was established at Searles in 1902.
Yeoman was platted in 1880. It was named for Col. Yeoman, a railroad employee.
Kiron was platted in 1899. It was supposedly named after a place in China.
Straughn was platted in 1868. It was named for Merriman Straughn, a pioneer settler.
Yetter was platted in 1899. It was named for its founder, L. M. Yetter.
Stacyville was platted in 1856. It was named after its founder, Homer I. Stacy.
Buffalo Center was platted in 1892. It was incorporated as a city in 1892.
Ossian was platted in 1855. It was named for its founder, John Ossian Porter.
Geneva was platted in 1871, and it was incorporated as a town in 1903.
Bancroft was platted in 1881. It was named for George Bancroft, an American historian.
The town was platted in 1900, the first in Pine Valley. The platted area was small even by northeastern standards: 12 blocks. Carson lost out as a rural service center to the nearby Langrell. In 1940 Carson had a population of 90.
Deerfield was platted in 1833. An old variant name of the community was called Mississinewa.
Baugh City was named after Floyd Oscar Baugh, who platted the town in the 1950s.
Shiloh Hill was originally called Steuben, and under the latter name was platted in 1856.
Hingham was platted on Sept. 5, 1850, by Edward Hobart.Gustave W. Buchen. Historic Sheboygan County.
West Clinton was platted in 1911. The community lies west of Clinton, hence the name.
Elkhorn was platted in 1867 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.
Teegarden was platted in 1873. Teegarden has the last name of a family of settlers.
Fort Ritner was platted in 1857. It was named for Michael Ritner, a railroad employee.
Guthrie was platted in 1866 and was named for a prominent family of pioneer settlers.
Valentine was laid out and platted in 1879. The Valentine post office closed in 1926.
Norristown was platted in 1851, and named for James M. Norris, a local medical doctor.
Scio was originally called New Market, and under the latter name was platted in 1852.
Kenmare was platted in 1897. The city most likely was named after Kenmare, in Ireland.
Elbow Lake was platted in 1886. The city took its name from nearby Elbow Lake.
Bowen was platted in 1886. It was named for John S. Bowen, a pioneer settler.
Santiago was platted in 1857. A post office called Santiago operated between 1858 and 1985.
Development after 1850, when the town was platted, displaced or replaced all the previous improvements.
Cummings (formerly Cummingsville) was platted in 1883. It was named for its founder, William Cummings.
Toeterville was platted in 1898. It was named for its founders, Henry and Mina Toeter.
Cannelburg was platted in 1872, and named for the cannel coal mined in the area.
Raymond was platted in 1867. It was a shipping point on the Illinois Central Railroad.
Blairstown was platted in 1862. It was named for John Insley Blair, a railroad official.
Whittemore was platted in 1878 in anticipation of the railroad being built through the neighborhood.
McIntire was platted in 1891. It was named for its founders, John and Sarah McIntire.
Wall Lake was platted in 1877. The city took its name from nearby Wall Lake.
Auburn was platted in 1888. It was named after the city of Auburn, New York.
Popejoy was platted in 1880; it was originally called Carleton. Popejoy was incorporated in 1908.
Garrison was platted and settled in 1880 as Midland. Garrison was incorporated in May 1937. Surrounding Garrison Township was named in honor of Oscar E. Garrison, a land surveyor and civil engineer. Oscar E. Garrison had also platted Wayzata in Hennepin County in 1854.
Midland is an unincorporated community in Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana. Midland was platted in 1901.
Miami was platted in 1849 by James Herrell. The community took its name from Miami County.
It was platted in 1848 as Buena Vista. The Giro post office was discontinued in 1907.
Grand Meadow was platted in 1870, and named for the prairies near the original town site.
Avoca was platted in 1881. A post office called Avoca has been in operation since 1872.
Garfield was platted in 1883. A post office has been in operation at Garfield since 1887.
Cyrus was platted in 1882. A post office has been in operation at Cyrus since 1882.
Cedarville was platted in 1879. A post office has been in operation at Cedarville since 1872.
Amity was platted in 1870. A post office called Amity has been in operation since 1872.
Sutherland was platted in 1891 after the Union Pacific Railroad had been built through the settlement.
Weston was platted in 1877 when the Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad was extended to that point.
Newport was platted in 1857. A post office has been in operation at Newport since 1857.
Lowell was platted in 1881. A post office has been in operation at Lowell since 1881.
Gilbert was platted in 1907. A post office has been in operation at Gilbert since 1907.
Butterfield was platted in 1883. The town has the name of Fredrick Butterfield, a railroad official.
Hale was platted in 1833. The community was named after John P. Hale, a state legislator.
Uniontown is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Jackson County, Indiana. Uniontown was platted in 1859.
Newtown was platted in 1858. A post office called Newtown has been in operation since 1887.
The decline of New Bridge was due in part to nearby Richland being platted in 1897.
South Salem was platted in 1849. An old variant name of the community was called Pollytown.
Asbury was platted in 1896. A post office called Asbury has been in operation since 1894.
Telocaset was never platted, but it had a post office that ran from 1885 until 1975.
Wing was founded in 1911. It was named for Charles K. Wing, who platted the area.
Deersville was platted in 1815. A post office called Deersville has been in operation since 1828.
Hopedale was platted in 1849. A post office has been in operation at Hopedale since 1850.
Pleasant City was originally called Point Pleasant, and under the latter name was platted in 1829.
South Webster was platted by John Bennett in 1853. The village was named after Daniel Webster.
Greentown was platted in 1816. The community was formerly located in Green Township, hence the name.
Hartville was platted in 1851, most likely deriving its name from John Morehart, a first settler.
Vinton was platted in 1832. A post office called Vinton has been in operation since 1834.
Edon was platted in 1867. A post office has been in operation at Edon since 1867.
Franklin was platted in 1832. An old variant name of the community was called Nettle Creek.
Lawn Hill was platted in 1880. The community contained a post office from 1881 until 1943.
Sylvester was platted in 1893. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Sylvester as a town in 1898.
A post office has been in operation at Saratoga since 1867. Saratoga was platted in 1875.
A post office was established at Lehigh on April 23, 1880. Lehigh was platted in 1881.
Essex was platted in 1870. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in Essex in 1871.
Kensett was platted in 1872 shortly after the railroad was built through that territory in 1871.
Liscomb was platted in 1869. It was named for an official of the Iowa Central Railroad.
By 1855, Brown had also established a store, hotel and sawmill. Brown platted the original town site of Sunrise City, comprising approximately , on June 6, 1856. George S. Frost established a post office the same year. Brown and others platted additional lands in the following years.
They named the settlement after the capital of their previous home state. Blackford County's Montpelier was platted in 1837 (before Matamoras), and is the county's oldest platted community. Several sources list the creation year for Blackford County as 1837. However, the law was not finalized until 1838.
Hudson was platted in 1867, and named after Henry Hudson. The Hudson post office closed in 1890.
Woodville was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was likely named from its wooded setting.
Pittsville was platted in 1883, and named after Oliver W. Pitts, the proprietor of a local sawmill.
Watertown was platted in 1858, and incorporated in 1877. The city took its name from Watertown Township.
Mapleton was platted at its current site in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Garfield was platted in 1882. It was named for James Garfield, 20th President of the United States.
Odin was platted in 1899. The city was named after Odin, Illinois. Odin was incorporated in 1902.
Banquo was platted in 1906, but a village had existed at the site for some time prior.
Englewood was platted in the 1890s. A post office has been in operation at Englewood since 1895.
Lewiston was platted in 1886 when the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.
Old Tip Town was originally called Tippecanoe Town, and under the later name was platted in 1850.
Black Hawk was platted in 1838. The community has the name of Black Hawk, an Indian chieftain.
Washburn was platted in 1880. The 2010 census recorded a population of 876 for the Washburn CDP.
Jamestown was platted in 1816, and named after Jamestown, Virginia, the native home of a first settler.
Vawter was platted in 1908. A post office called Vawter was in operation from 1922 until 1940.
Woodside was platted in 1883. A post office called Woodside was in operation from 1883 until 1934.
Aurora was platted in 1880. It was named after Aurora, Illinois, by a settler from that place.
Viola was platted in 1878. The community was named for Viola Buck, the wife of a settler.
Rodney was platted in 1830. A post office called Rodney was in operation from 1839 until 1985.
A post office called Melby was in operation from 1888 until 1978. Melby was platted in 1902.
Bryant was platted in 1871. It was named for William Cullen Bryant, a New York newspaper editor.
Greenup was platted in 1834, and served as Cumberland County's first county seat from 1843 to 1855.
Milford was platted in 1835. It was named for the presence of a mill on a ford.
Ingalls was platted in 1893. It was named in honor of Melville E. Ingalls, a railroad official.
Moulton was platted in 1867. In 1873, the Burlington and Southwestern Railway was built into the settlement.
Delaware was platted in 1860, shortly after the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad was built through the neighborhood.
Rake was platted in 1900. The community has the name of one Mr. Rake, a pioneer citizen.
Reasnor was platted in the summer of 1877, and named for its founders, Samuel and Mary Reasoner.
Owasa was platted in 1883 or 1884. The name is derived from the Fox language, meaning "bear".
Additionally, Old Enfield encompasses several additions platted between 1914 and 1948. Two later additions were platted on the west side of the historic district after 1948. The plan for Old Enfield is largely intact incorporating several small island parks along curvilinear streets at the edge of Pease Park.
Commiskey was platted in 1870. A post office was opened in Commiskey in 1870, and remains in operation.
Nekoma was platted in 1884 by the railroad. The first post office in Nekoma was established in 1890.
Evansville Historical Foundation, Evansville, Minnesota Evansville was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Pipestone was platted in 1876. Pipestone took its name from Pipestone County. The city was incorporated in 1901.
Echo was platted in 1884, and named for its location in Echo Township. Echo was incorporated in 1892.
Retrieved 7/1/07. Neligh was platted in 1873 by John Neligh and others, and named for him.
Ord was platted in 1874. It is named in honor of Civil War general Edward O. C. Ord.
West Union was platted in 1881 and incorporated in 1900. The West Union post office closed in 1996.
Mason City was platted in 1886 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.
Utica was platted in 1837, and named after Utica, New York, the native home of an early settler.
Aiken platted the town of Eagle in 1904. The interurban trolley line opened on the island in 1907.
September 11, 1903. Bay City Tribune. Archive at Bay-Journal.com Bangor was platted in 1857 by Joseph Trombley.
Haydenville was platted in 1910, and named for Herbert L. Hayden, the original owner of the town site.
Taylorsville was platted in 1840, and named for John N. Taylor, the original owner of the town site.
New Athens was platted in 1817. A post office has been in operation at New Athens since 1818.
South Gate was platted in 1850 by Richard Wood. The South Gate post office was discontinued in 1941.
Midvale was platted in 1830. The village was named for its location halfway between New Philadelphia and Uhrichsville.
Jackson Center was platted in 1835. A post office called Jackson Center has been in operation since 1858.
Richland was platted in 1897 and replaced New Bridge as the primary rural service center in the area.
Buford was platted in 1834, and named after the maiden name of the wife of a first settler.
Pleasant Hall was platted about 1840. A post office called Pleasant Hall has been in operation since 1851.
The town was platted in 1880, and was named in honor of J. B. Webster, a pioneer settler.
The town was platted in 1925 and named after Clinton E. Smyer, a Santa Fe Railroad division superintendent.
Powhatan Point was platted in 1849. A post office called Powhatan Point has been in operation since 1828.
In 1852, William T. Sterling, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, platted the village of Mount Sterling.
Pebble was platted in 1870, but the town later fell into terminal decline when the railroad bypassed it.
Milroy was laid out and platted in 1830. The Milroy post office has been in operation since 1832.
Keystone was platted in 1881 when the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad was extended to that point.
Arthur was platted in 1885. It was named for Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States.
Westwood Hills had its start in the year 1922 when a developer platted the subdivision and began building.
Ringsted was platted in 1899. It was named after Ringsted, Denmark, the native home of an early settler.
In 1915, Henry B. Joy platted the Joy Farms Subdivision between 12th Street and Linwood. This subdivision included lots on the same seven streets originally platted by Voigt.Plat map of Joy Farm subdivision from the State of Michigan. Both of these subdivisions were annexed by the City of Detroit by 1915.
History of Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Western Historical Co., 1881, p. 476. Retrieved September 25, 2007. Wiota was first platted in 1836 by Hamilton, and though a few buildings were built, the settlement was eventually moved from the Hamilton's Diggings site to its present site, which was platted on July 1, 1858.
Originally the Village of Fortuna was platted by W. A. Porter and incorporated on May 19, 1857. It was originally platted at the junction of the Point Douglas to Superior Military Road and Kettle River. Fortuna served as the county seat for Buchanan County, Minnesota. By 1887, it had 200 residents.
When Cleveland lost his bid for re-election in 1888, the property was sold. The Oak View subdivision was platted in 1890. The Cleveland Heights subdivision was platted around the same time, and the Cleveland Park subdivision soon thereafter.Map of the District of Columbia, Showing public reservations and possessions, etc.
A post office has been in operation at Mays since 1883. Mays was laid out and platted in 1884.
Jones had the land platted, and the Ivy City Subdivision was recognized by the city on May 12, 1873.
Raymond was platted in 1903, when the railroad was extended to that point. The town site was previously wetland.
In 1915, additional areas were platted under the name North Shore. The city annexed the entire area in 1925.
The village was named after Charles Decker, a local settler. Deckerville was platted in 1870 and incorporated in 1893.
Stewart was platted in 1888 by Dr. D. A. Stewart, and named for him. Stewart was incorporated in 1888.
Seward was platted in 1868. It was named from Seward County. The railroad was built through Seward in 1873.
Arcadia was platted in 1885 when it was certain that the railroad would soon be extended to that point.
Campbell was platted in 1886 on behalf of the railroad. Campbell was the name of one of the founders.
Clear Spring was platted in 1839. The community took its name from a spring near the original town site.
Camp Grove was platted in 1901. It was named from a camp in a grove near the town site.
Aside from the success of the cities he platted, Jones Street in Omaha was named in tribute to him.
Dundee was laid out and platted in 1847. A post office called Dundee has been in operation since 1847.
Galesburg is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Galesburg was platted in 1858.
Reading is an unincorporated community in Columbiana County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Reading was platted around 1840.
James Boggs Tannehill House, which was also one of the few nearby buildings constructed before the neighborhood was platted.
An old variant name is "Jeffersonton". Jefferson was platted in 1800 and once served as Camden County's county seat.
Loraine was platted in 1870 as a town on the Carthage Branch of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Carlisle was platted in 1879. A post office was established at Carlisle in 1880, and was discontinued in 1960.
Center Point was platted in 1856. It was named from its position near the geographical center of the county.
A post office was established in 1856, and the village was platted the following year. Ullin incorporated in 1900.
Mount Auburn was platted in 1871 when the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway was extended to that point.
Dunreith was originally called Coffin's Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1865 by Emery Dunreith Coffin.
Wilkinson was platted in 1883 by Elnathan and Thomas B. Wilkinson. The Wilkinson post office was established in 1883.
Yorktown was platted in 1882 by C. E. Perkins. It had a station on the Humeston and Shenandoah Railway.
Oxford was platted in 1868. It is named from Oxford Township, which takes its name from Oxford, New York.
Alexander was platted in 1885, not long after the Central Railroad of Iowa had been built through the territory.
Ellsworth was platted in 1880. It was either named for Elmer E. Ellsworth, or a banker at Iowa Falls.
Wahkon was established in 1885 as Pots Town, then its name changed to Lawrence in 1891 when the post office was established. A second Pottstown was platted next to Lawrence in 1901 by T.E. Potts. In 1907, Wahkon was platted by Soo Line Railroad. By 1910, Pottstown and Lawrence amalgamated into Wahkon.
In 1838, a four-story flour mill was erected by Lewis Dugan and William Bowen. As the area around the falls was now starting to develop, James Taylor formally platted a townsite in 1841 (Taylor had previously platted Taylorsville, now known as Philo, on the other side of the river in 1833).
Pattersonville was platted November 15, 1907 by George S. Patterson in section 21 of township 15 in the fifth range.
Shelby was laid out and platted in 1886 by William R. Shelby, when the railroad was extended to that point.
Liberty was platted in 1815. A post office called Liberty was established in 1814, and remained in operation until 1914.
Moneta was platted in 1901. The name Moneta is supposed to be a poetic form for the island of Anglesey.
Hamilton was platted in 1855. A post office called Hamilton was established in 1863, and remained in operation until 1904.
Good Thunder, after whom the town is named Good Thunder was platted in 1871, and named for a Winnebago chief.
Myrtle was platted in 1900, when the railroad was extended to that point. The Myrtle post office closed in 1993.
Bluffton was platted in 1880, and named for the bluffs on the nearby Leaf River. Bluffton was incorporated in 1903.
Farwell was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Farwell in 1887, and remained in operation until 1998.
The city was platted in 1872."Nebraska Historic Buildings Survey-Webster County". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-06-10.
Villa was not officially platted. A post office called Villa was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1903.
Sacred Heart was platted in 1878. The 1914 Hotel Sacred Heart is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Westport was platted in 1882. A post office called Westport was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1966.
Norman was platted in 1887. It was named for John and Carl Norman, the original owners of the town site.
Green Ridge had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The town site was platted in 1870.
Settled by Germans in the 1850s, Freeburg was platted in 1903, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.
Laconte was platted about 1853. A post office called Laconte was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1905.
Gladstone was not officially platted. A post office called Gladstone was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1904.
Cedron was platted in 1851. A post office was established at Cedron in 1851, and remained in operation until 1906.
Greenvale was platted in 1871. A post office called Greenvale was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1905.
Amity was platted in 1840. A post office was established at Amity in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.
Concord was platted in 1856. A post office was established at Concord in 1856, and remained in operation until 1906.
Fidelity was platted in 1856. A post office called Fidelity was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1901.
The community was essentially a small informal cluster of houses around a train station, and it was never officially platted.
Pomeroy is a neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, in the United States. Pomeroy was platted as a village in 1871.
Colton was platted in 1855. A post office was established at Colton in 1856, and remained in operation until 1984.
New Springfield was platted in the early 1820s. A post office called New Springfield has been in operation since 1828.
Rossville was platted between 1835 and 1840, and named for one Mr. Ross, the original owner of the town site.
Imbler was platted in 1891. As Summerville declined, Imbler became the town serving locals in the northern Grande Ronde Valley.
Westminster was platted in 1834. A post office called Westminster was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1944.
Allentown was platted in 1835. A post office called Allentown was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1904.
Unity was platted in 1810. A post office called Unity was established in 1828, and remained in operation until 1902.
Bays was platted in 1890. A post office was established at Bays in 1890, and remained in operation until 1915.
Erdahl was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Erdahl in 1883, and remained in operation until 1954.
Plattsburgh was platted in 1852. A post office was established at Plattsburgh in 1867, and remained in operation until 1968.
Evergreen was platted in 1855. A post office called Evergreen was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1927.
Warrenton was platted in 1805. A post office called Warrenton was established in 1806, and remained in operation until 1911.
West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. . The town was platted about 1820 by Charles Penn, and named for him.
Spangle was first settled in 1872 by William Spangle. The townsite was platted in 1879. It was incorporated in 1888.
London was platted in 1900. The community was named after New London, Connecticut. The London post office closed in 1996.
Erie was platted in 1868. A post office called Erie was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1901.
Cairo was not officially platted. A post office called Cairo was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.
Columbus was platted in 1835. A post office called Columbus was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1963.
Monroeville was platted in 1851. It was named from Monroe Township. A post office was established at Monroeville in 1856.
Goose Lake was platted in 1889, and it was incorporated in 1908. It took its name from nearby Goose Lake.
Fraser was platted in 1893 by the Fraser Coal Company. Within a couple of decades, the coal mines were exhausted.
McCordsville was laid out and platted in 1865. It was named for one or more members of the McCord family.
Greensboro was platted in 1830. It was named after Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro has contained a post office since 1831.
Plains in early 1900s Plains was originally called West Plains, and under the latter name was platted in January 1885.
Martelle was platted in 1872 when the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad was being built through the neighborhood.
Hansell was platted in 1880. It was named by its founders, George W. Hansell and his wife, Laura B. Hansell.
Young America was platted in 1856. Norwood was platted in 1872. The present city of Norwood Young America was formed on January 1, 1997, when the cities of Norwood and Young America merged. The city has been referred to in speech by its abbreviation NYA, but is often simply called either Norwood or Young America.
City West was a community of 15-20 households platted at the mouth of Fort Creek, in the present-day Indiana Dunes State Park. Founded and platted in 1836, it collapsed in the aftermath of the panic of 1837, and was fully abandoned by 1839. The remaining buildings were destroyed by fire in 1854.
Retrieved on June 1, 2012. a River Oaks developer, platted Garden Villas in 1926 and planted nearly 6,000 pecan trees in the neighborhood. An Englishman and Rice Institute graduate, Edward Wilkinson, worked as the staff architect of Garden Villas. The neighborhood was platted before the city purchased the land now occupied by Hobby Airport.
Redkey was named for James Redkey, who platted an addition to the town when the railroad was built through it in 1867. The area was originally known as the Wade Settlement, after the family of Josiah Wade, who settled there in 1836. His son William Harrison Wade platted a village there in 1854, which he called Mt. Vernon. James Redkey platted his addition in 1856, but when application was made for a government post office, the name Mt. Vernon was already taken, so the name of Redkey was chosen.
Ironton was platted in September 1910. Ironton was incorporated in June 1911. The post office at Ironton was established in 1910.
Odessa was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Odessa, in the Ukraine.
Gagetown began around a mill founded by Joseph Gage in 1869. The village was platted in 1871 and incorporated in 1887.
Parkers Prairie was platted in 1880, some ten years after its namesake Parkers Prairie Township. The city was incorporated in 1903.
Vining was platted in 1882. A post office has been in operation at Vining since 1882. Vining was incorporated in 1909.
Gunn City was platted in 1871. It was named for O. B. Gunn, an engineer of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad.
Weeping Water was platted in 1867. Weeping Water was incorporated as a village in 1870, and as a city in 1888.
Burtrum was platted in 1884. A post office has been in operation at Burtrum since 1888. Burtrum was incorporated in 1901.
Vesta was platted in 1899, and named after Vesta, Roman goddess of the hearth and home. Vesta was incorporated in 1900.
Southwest City was platted in 1870. It was named from its location in the southwest corner of the county and state.
Cushing was platted in 1907. According to Warren Upham, the community was probably named after Caleb Cushing, a politician from Massachusetts.
Chester was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for President Chester A. Arthur.
Zelma was platted on May 23, 1890, by Stephen and James Fountain. Its name honors Zelma Fountain, daughter of a settler.
South Wanatah was once called Roselle. Roselle was platted in 1859. It lies south of Wanatah, Indiana, hence the present name.
Seville was platted in 1828. It was named after Seville, in Spain. A post office was established in Seville in 1830.
Donnelsville was platted in 1830 by James Donnel, and named for him. A post office called Donnelsville was established in 1840.
Scipio was platted in 1826. The post office Scipio once contained had the name Philanthropy. It operated from 1836 until 1839.
Millbrook was platted in 1829. A post office called Mill Brook was established in 1829, and remained in operation until 1902.
Balmorhea was platted in 1906. The town's name is an amalgamation of Balcom, Morrow, and Rhea, the surnames of its founders.
Kampeska was platted in 1883. The community took its name from nearby Lake Kampeska. The Kampeska post office closed in 1928.
Carrothers was platted in 1873 by James Carrothers, and named for him. A post office was established at Carrothers in 1874.
Troy was platted in 1819. It was incorporated as a town on February 18, 1857, and as a city in 1892.
Richview was originally called "Richmond", and under the latter name was platted in 1839. The present name was adopted in 1852.
Deloit was platted in 1899. It was named after Beloit, Wisconsin, but the name was altered in order to avoid repetition.
Rockwell City was platted in 1876. It is named for its founders, John M. Rockwell, and his wife Charlotte M. Rockwell.
Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas. A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.
Afton was platted in 1854 and named after the poem "Sweet Afton" by Robert Burns. Afton became incorporated November 30, 1868.
Coin was platted in 1879, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. The origin of the name "Coin" is obscure.
Sheffield was platted in 1874, and it was named for a personal friend of the founder's. Sheffield was incorporated in 1876.
The original dimensions of the park, as surveyed by Alfred D. Jones, were 264 by . After being platted in 1856, the park was formally opened in 1865. It was one of three parks originally platted for the downtown area. Early settlers reported finding black bears at the park, and later complained when there were no bison there to hunt.
Hallsville was laid out in 1866. It was named for its first postmaster, Judge John W. Hall. The town was not platted originally, having grown naturally at a crossroads around a store and blacksmith. The Columbia Terminal Railroad platted the town of Hickman and installed a depot a half mile south, but Hallsville grew and Hickman did not.
Franklin Township was organized in 1854,The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Chicago: Beers, 1884. almost fifty years after settlers first built their cabins within its present boundaries. The first village, Milton, was platted in 1816, but its proximity to Wilmot was its ruin, and the township therefore had no more settlements until Strasburg was platted in 1828.
Illinois courthouses: an illustrated history. Virginia Beach: Donning, 2009, 131. County officials began to meet in October 1847, and by the year's end, a county seat had been platted and named "Raleigh". Because Raleigh lies in far northern Saline County, in 1853 southern residents platted a new town, Harrisburg, on high ground near the Saline River.
Grand Avenue Historic District is a platted community located in north Fort Worth, Texas. It sits two miles northwest of the Tarrant County Courthouse. The subdivision was platted in 1888. It comprises the western edge of the original subdivision of North Fort Worth where the street curves along the bluffs above the West Fork of the Trinity River.
Edgar was platted in 1891 by the railroad. It was named for William Edgar, a local landowner and owner of a sawmill.
Boyd was platted in 1884. A post office has been in operation at Boyd since 1884. The city was incorporated in 1893.
Arco was platted in 1900, and named after Arcola, in Italy. A post office has been in operation at Arco since 1900.
Alpha was platted in 1895. A post office has been in operation at Alpha since 1895. The city was incorporated in 1899.
The city of Mountain Lake was formally platted on May 25, 1872. It has had a post office in operation since 1871.
Freeman was platted in 1871, and named after a railroad official. A post office called Freeman has been in operation since 1871.
Buffalo was platted in 1856, and named after nearby Buffalo Lake. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo since 1856.
Bolan got its start in the year 1886, following construction of the railroad through that territory. Bolan was platted the next year.
Cody was platted in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Thomas Cody, a railroad foreman.
As platted lots become improved with roads and utilities (initiated and paid for by lot owners), homes are permitted to be built.
Revere was platted in 1886. It was named after Paul Revere, a patriot in the American Revolution. Revere was organized in 1900.
Xenia is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Xenia is south-southeast of Eldora. Xenia was platted in 1857.
Diller was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Samuel Diller, a pioneer settler.
Smithton was platted in 1859. It was named for Gen. George R. Smith, a railroad promoter, or for General Thomas A. Smith.
Grove City was platted in 1886. A post office was established at Grove City in 1887, and remained in operation until 1910.
Burlington was platted in 1909. The community had a depot on the railroad. It was a station on the Oregon Electric Railway.
Madrid was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Madrid, the capital of Spain.
New Baltimore was platted in 1831. A post office called New Baltimore was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1904.
Cherry Valley was platted in 1848. A post office called Cherry Valley was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.
Doylesburg was platted in 1851 by Philip T. Doyle, and named for him. A post office was established at Doylesburg in 1854.
Olive Branch was not officially platted. A post office called Olive Branch was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1922.
Conway was platted in 1869, and named after a local merchant. A post office has been in operation at Conway since 1871.
Cherokee City was platted in 1880. A post office called Cherokee City was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1953.
Sugar Ridge was platted in 1882. A post office called Sugar Ridge was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1954.
Senecaville was platted in 1815, and named after nearby Seneca Creek. A post office called Senecaville has been in operation since 1823.
Byesville was platted in 1856, and named for Jonathan Bye, the owner of a local mill. The village was incorporated in 1881.
The first permanent settlement at Clarksburg was made c. 1800. Clarksburg was platted in 1817 by George Clark, and named for him.
Leipsic was platted in 1857.Owen, Lorrie K., ed. Dictionary of Ohio Historic Places. Vol. 2. St. Clair Shores: Somerset, 1999, 1180.
Corning was platted in 1878. An early variant name was Ferrara. A post office has been in operation at Corning since 1880.
Glasgow had its start when Scottish investors built a blast furnace there. The town site was laid out and platted in 1873.
Walbridge was platted in 1874. A post office called Walbridge has been in operation since 1871. The village was incorporated in 1912.
West Newton was platted in 1850. A post office called West Newton was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1910.
Overton was platted at an unknown date. A post office called Overton was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1917.
Wattsville was platted March 28, 1838 by David Watt in the southwest quarter of section 36 of township 13 of range 4.
New Hope was platted in 1837. A post office called New Hope was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1908.
Hedge City was platted in 1862. A post office called Hedge City was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1907.
Fountain Grove was platted in 1871. A post office called Fountain Grove was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1940.
Clark City was platted in 1868. A post office called Clark City was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1903.
Clayton Center was then platted on June 27, 1857 by Fred Hartmann.History of Clayton County, Iowa Volume 1, pages 107, 322, 492.
Andover was platted in 1886, and incorporated as a town in 1910. It was named by a railroad official after Andover, Vermont.
La Porte City was platted in 1855. It is named after La Porte, Indiana, the former home of one of its founders.
Elk Horn was platted in 1901, and incorporated as a town in 1910. The city took its name from Elk Horn Creek.
Guernsey was platted in 1884. It was named after Guernsey County, Ohio. A post office was first established in Guernsey in 1884.
Stratford was platted in 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, in England.
Crystal was not platted. A post office was established at Crystal in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.
Hillham was not platted. A post office was established at Hillham in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.
Mooresville is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Mooresville was platted in the 1840s by Rawley Moore, and named for him.
Mora was platted in 1882. The city was named after Mora, Sweden. A post office has been in operation at Mora since 1883.
A post office called Hanska has been in operation since 1890. Hanska was platted in 1899, and incorporated as a village in 1901.
A post office has been in operation in Vernon since 1842. Vernon was platted in 1850, and took its name from Vernon Township.
Downtown New York Mills and water tower New York Mills was platted in 1883. The city was originally built up chiefly by Finns.
Bridgeport was platted in 1831. It was also called West Parkview and Sunnyside. It was an early African-American community in Marion County.
Cory was platted in 1872. It was named for Simeon Cory, an area businessman. At one time there were 3 taverns in Cory.
Meadow Grove was platted in 1886. It was named from a grove of trees nearby in a meadow near the original town site.
Winslow was platted in 1906. The origin of the name Winslow has not been identified. It was incorporated as a village in 1909.
Sterling was platted in 1870 when the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after Sterling, Illinois.
Chappell was platted in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Charles Henry Chappell, a railroad official.
Kent was platted in 1853. It was named for James Kent, a New York jurist. The Kent post office was discontinued in 1965.
Crane was platted in 1895, taking its name from nearby Crane Creek. A post office called Crane has been in operation since 1887.
Jones City was platted in 1890. The community was named after Evan H. Jones, a first settler. Little remains of the original community.
Arpan was platted in 1910, and named for a local family. A post office called Arpan was in operation from 1911 until 1940.
Osceola was platted in 1838, and named after Osceola, the leader of the Seminole in Florida. Variant spellings have included "Oceola" and "Osseola".
Tilton was platted in 1884. It was named for George W. Tilton, a railroad official. The post office in Tilton closed in 1931.
Richmond was platted in 1828. The community was named after Richmond, Virginia. A post office called Richmond has been in operation since 1828.
Grafton was platted in 1846 when the railroad was extended to that point. The village's name may be a transfer from Grafton, Massachusetts.
Oak Street Water Tower, constructed 1962 Hillsboro was platted in 1807, and most likely named for the hills near the original town site.
Vickery was platted in 1881 by Robert Vickery, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Vickery since 1881.
Kingston is a village in Ross County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,032 at the 2010 census. Kingston was platted in 1816.
Kettlersville was platted in 1873 by Christopher Kettler, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Kettlersville since 1874.
Millport was laid out and platted in 1837. A mill operated there and the community was a shipping port on the Ohio Canal.
Haines was platted in 1885 or 1886 along the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company rail line, having been a stage stop before then.
Reesville was platted in 1857 by Moses Reese, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Reesville since 1858.
Eastport was laid out and platted in 1833. A post office called Eastport was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1849.
Groton was platted in 1881. The city was named after Groton, Massachusetts. A post office has been in operation at Groton since 1881.
Astoria was platted in 1900. The town was named after Astoria, Oregon. A post office has been in operation at Astoria since 1900.
The city was platted in 1909 by John James Welder and David Odem. It was named for Odem, who was the county sheriff.
New Rumley was platted in 1813. A post office was established at New Rumley in 1820. The post office was discontinued in 2013.
Rochester was platted in 1890, and named after Rochester, Indiana, the native home of a first settler. An early variant name was "Key".
It was one of the city's first formally platted subdivisions. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
Redding was platted in 1842. The post office Redding once contained was called Sinking Spring. This post office operated from 1837 until 1852.
Henderson was platted in 1880, and named in honor of "Uncle Sam" Henderson, a pioneer citizen. The Henderson post office closed in 1905.
The village was platted on May 2, 1859, and incorporated on April 9, 1894. The village is named after Judge David M. Woodson.
Peterson was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for Adlie Peterson, an early settler.
Ricketts was platted in 1899. It was named for an early settler. A post office has been in operation in Ricketts since 1899.
Mooreland was platted in 1882 on farmland belonging to Miles M. Moore. A post office has been in operation in Mooreland since 1882.
Leland was platted in 1887, and named for one of its founders, John D. Leland. Leland was incorporated as a city in 1894.
Guthrie Center was platted in 1856. It was named for Capt. Edwin B. Guthrie. The railroad was built through the settlement in 1879.
Burt was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Horace G. Burt, a railroad official.
St. George was platted in 1857. The town was moved about a mile in 1879 in order to be on the new railroad.
The city of Massena was platted by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad on land purchased from A. Vredenburgh in 1883 and 1884 that included most of Section 33 of Cass County. The incorporated city was platted in 1886. The first meeting of the city council was on March 21, 1887 and a special election was held on December 10, 1887 to enlarge the corporate limits to include all of section 33. The city was platted with the name of "Smith", but the post office authorities refused the name because of another city with a similar spelling.
In 1876, Judson Kingsley platted Kingsley Station as a new village under the name of Kingsley. In 1874, Brownson, a practicing medic from Steuben County, New York, bought land adjacent to that of Kingsley. In July 1882, Brownson platted his land into a new settlement he called Paradise. In 1893, the villages of Kingsley and Paradise united under the name of Kingsley.
The Waverley Historic District is located in Enid, Oklahoma, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) since 2006. It consists of four Waverley additions. The William and Luther Braden farm was the first parcel of land to be platted by the Waverley Development Company in May 1902. Subsequent additions were platted in 1905, 1906, and 1907.
Campau surveyed and platted the village following Native American trails and Lyon had platted his property in an English grid format, which meant there were two adjoining villages, with different platting formats. Campau later merged the villages under the name of Grand Rapids. In 1831, it was set off from Kalamazoo County. In 1838, Grand Rapids was incorporated as the county's first village.
Canal Fulton traces its history to three villages that developed along the Tuscarawas River. Milan was platted on March 23, 1814, by Matthew Rowland who arrived by ox team. It was the first settlement west of the Tuscarawas River in Stark County. Fulton was platted on May 16, 1826, changed its name to Canal Fulton in 1832, and later incorporated as a village.
Arden sits on acreage which was originally part of the Walter Johnson farm. In 1910, were sold by the Johnsons to the Van Sants for their family estate. In 1922, the Van Sants platted a small subdivision on and the Johnsons platted a larger subdivision on of their farm. Both subdivisions failed and resulted in only a single house being built in 1927.
The subdivision where these buildings stood was platted in 1878 by Joseph B.H. Bratshaw. in 1882, Bratshaw transferred the property to his daughter Sarah A. Sampson and Susan M. Swales. The land was re-platted in 1888, and in 1903 Swales transferred her interest in the property to Sampson. Sarah A. Sampson was prominent suffragist, and active in politics in Detroit.
Their former fields were platted into house lots and streets. By 1892 one-third of the land in Waite Park had been platted. Some farmers continued to hold against the advancing city, the last being the Ritchels who remained until the 1940s. The Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railway, which still runs through the neighborhood, was also completed in 1887.
Hollywood was platted in 1856. A post office was established at Hollywood in 1869, closed in 1870, reopened in 1882, closed permanently in 1898.
Springdale was platted in 1860. A post office was established at Springdale in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
In 1870 a group of men from Ohio platted a place in the township called Central City. The effort to form this city failed.
Watkins was platted in 1874. The community was named for J. B. Watkins, a railroad official. Watkins is within the Benton Community School District.
A post office was established at Cates in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984. Cates was platted in 1903.
Louisburg was platted in 1887. A post office was established at Louisburg in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.
A post office called Nassau was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1998. Nassau was platted in 1893.
A post office called Alden has been in operation since 1866. Alden was platted in 1869 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Wendell was platted in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Wendell since 1887.
Lynd was platted in 1888. The city's namesake is state senator James Lynd who was killed in the Attack at the Lower Sioux Agency.
Lafayette was platted in 1897, and named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757–1834), a French general and American Revolutionary War general.
Iona was platted in 1878, and named after the Scottish island of Iona. A post office has been in operation at Iona since 1880.
Chester was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Chester has been in operation since 1883.
Mansfield was platted in 1882 by F. M. Mansfield, and named for him. A post office called Mansfield has been in operation since 1882.
Abie was platted in 1877. The applicant for the post office successfully petitioned to have the post office named for his wife, Abigail Stevens.
Rushville was platted in 1885 when the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railway was extended to that point. Rushville was incorporated in October 1885.
Buffalo Lake was platted in 1881, and named after a nearby lake. A post office has been in operation at Buffalo Lake since 1882.
New Auburn was platted in 1856, and named after Auburn, New York. A post office called New Auburn has been in operation since 1857.
Lowry was platted in 1887, and named for Thomas Lowry, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Lowry since 1887.
Villard was platted in 1882, and named for Henry Villard, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Villard since 1882.
Milford was platted in 1869. The village was named after Charles Milford Wilcox, its founder. A post office was established at Milford in 1869.
Amoret was platted in 1890, and possibly was named after the biblical Amorites. A post office called Amoret has been in operation since 1885.
A post office was established at Brice in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. Brice was platted in 1886.
Newburg was platted in 1853. A post office was established at Newburg in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
Simpson was platted in 1885. A post office was established at Simpson in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
Urmeyville was platted in 1866. A post office was established at Urmeyville in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898.
Koniska was platted in 1856. A post office was established at Koniska in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1882.
Lovett was platted in 1855. A post office was established at Lovett in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.
Battle Lake was platted in 1881, and named for a nearby lake which commemorates an 18th-century battle between the Ojibwe and Sioux Indians.
Galt was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Galt has been in operation since 1881.
New Germany was not officially platted. A share of the early settlers being natives of Germany most likely caused the name to be selected.
Herman was platted in 1875, and named for Herman Trott, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Herman since 1872.
Paynesville was platted in 1857 by Edwin E. Payne, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Paynesville since 1857.
Dolly Varden was platted in 1872, and most likely was named after Dolly Varden, a character in the novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens.
Allenhurst was platted in 1910 by B. H. Allen, the proprietor of a local sawmill. A post office has been in operation since 1909.
Shady Grove was platted in 1848. A post office has been in operation at Shady Grove since 1852. An old variant spelling was "Shadygrove".
Buenavista was platted in 1849. A post office was established at Buenavista in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1925.
Verdi was platted in 1884. It was named for the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. The only post office in Verdi was discontinued in 1913.
Collins was platted in 1885. The community takes its name from Collins Township. A post office called Collins has been in operation since 1873.
Rayville was platted in 1871. The community takes its name from Ray County. A post office called Rayville has been in operation since 1870.
Adamsboro was platted in 1872 when the Eel River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, George E. Adams.
In 1900 a new town closer to the county's center was platted, and in 1902 the county seat was moved to that settlement, Ivanhoe.
Shannon was platted in 1883. A post office was opened in Shannon in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1941.
Moorefield was platted in 1834. A post office was established at Moorefield in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.
Cuba was platted in 1814. The origin of the name Cuba is obscure. A post office called Cuba has been in operation since 1826.
Tocsin was platted in 1884. A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.
West Unity was platted in 1842. A post office has been in operation at West Unity since 1842. The village was incorporated in 1866.
A post office was first established at Estelline in 1879. Estelline was platted in 1882. The city was named for a local farmer's daughter.
Pleasant Home was platted at an unknown date. A post office called Pleasant Home was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1902.
A post office called Wakanda has been in operation since 1886. Wakanda was platted in 1888. The name is derived from the Sioux language.
Faulkton was platted in 1886. It was named for Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third Governor of Dakota Territory. The city was incorporated in 1886.
John Beatty and his partner started a sawmill in about 1833. Beattys Corner (historically called Beatty's Corners) was laid out and platted in 1842.
Berlin, another early settlement that was platted in 1847 in the southeastern part of the township, also faded into extinction during the 19th century.
Curryville was platted in 1859. A post office was established at Curryville in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
Sunol was platted in 1909. A post office was established at Sunol in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.
Georgetown was platted in 1819. The village took its name from Georgetown, Kentucky. A post office called Georgetown has been in operation since 1821.
Endicott was platted in 1882 and named for William Endicott Jr of the Oregon Improvement Company. Endicott was officially incorporated on February 11, 1905.
Townwood was platted in 1886. A post office called Townwood was established in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1926.
Magnolia was platted in 1838. A post office was established at Magnolia in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.
Dudley was platted in 1902. It was named after Dudley, Massachusetts. A post office was established at Dudley in 1903, and closed in 1907.
Variant names were "New Tiffin" and "Whitley". The community was platted under the name Whitley in 1890. The Tiffin post office closed in 1955.
Fairview was platted in 1838. A post office was established at Fairview in 1843, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.
Elnora was platted in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Elnora Griffith, wife of an early merchant.
Jacksonville was platted in 1815. A post office was established at Jacksonville in 1841, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1867.
Burket (originally spelled Burkett) was surveyed and platted by Elias Burkett in the spring of 1882. The Burket post office was established in 1882.
Warsaw, named after the capital of Poland in tribute to Tadeusz Kościuszko, platted on October 21, 1836. Warsaw's post office was established in 1837.
Maurice was platted in 1882. It was named for Maurice, Prince of Orange. A post office has been in operation in Maurice since 1882.
Sloan was platted in 1870 by the president of the Sioux City & Pacific Railway. The city was named for Samuel Sloan, a railroad official.
Tiffin was platted in 1867. The name was a transfer from Tiffin, Ohio, the former home of Rolla Johnson, who owned the town site.
Stanford was platted in 1838. The first store was started in Stanford in 1839. A post office has been in operation at Stanford since 1839.
Gilead was platted about 1840 by Adam E. Rhodes who had settled there in 1835. It was probably named after Gilead, in the Hebrew Bible.
Bath was platted in 1815. It was named from Bath Township. When New Bath was founded on the railroad in 1903, Bath became Old Bath.
Hoffman was platted in 1887, and named for Robert C. Hoffman, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Hoffman since 1887.
Minneota was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name Minneota is derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".
An early name of Dover was Dover Center, so named from its location near the geographical center of Dover Township. Dover was platted in 1869.
Creighton was platted in 1855, and named after John B. Creighton, a pioneer citizen. A post office called Creighton has been in operation since 1887.
Allendale was platted in 1885 by Joel and William Allen, and named for them. A post office called Allendale has been in operation since 1861.
Avoca was platted in 1882 when a new railroad line was extended to that point. The village is named after the River Avoca, in Ireland.
Spencer was platted in 1891. Sources vary whether it is named for an army captain, or for George E. Spencer, a U.S. senator from Alabama.
Du Bois was platted in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Captain Charles J. DuBois, a railroad official.
Bristow was platted in 1875. The name Bristow honors a family of early settlers. A post office has been in operation at Bristow since 1879.
Becker was platted in 1867, and named for George Loomis Becker, a state legislator. A post office called Becker has been in operation since 1870.
Burton was platted in 1905. It was named for a storekeeper. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Virginia was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Virginia Lewis, the daughter of a pioneer settler.
Armstrong was platted in 1878, and named after one Mr. Armstrong, a railroad promoter. A post office called Armstrong has been in operation since 1878.
Coal City was platted in 1875, and named for the local coal industry. A post office has been in operation at Coal City since 1877.
Tioga was platted in 1886. It was named after Tioga, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. A post office opened in Tioga in 1886 and closed in 1920.
Bloomingdale was founded in 1855. A post office was established in 1856. The town was platted in 1870 and incorporated as a village in 1881.
Festus was first called Tanglefoot, and under the latter name was platted in 1878. A post office called Festus has been in operation since 1883.
Alba was platted in 1882. An early postmaster gave the community his last name. A post office called Alba has been in operation since 1860.
Marquand was platted in 1869, and named after Henry G. Marquand, a railroad official. A post office called Marquand has been in operation since 1870.
On January 26, 1857, Ferry, with his father William Montague Ferry, platted the village of Ferrysburg, Michigan, which his father had first settled in 1834.
Rushylvania was originally called Claggstown, and under the latter name was platted in 1834. A post office called Rushylvania has been in operation since 1836.
Galena was originally called Zoar, and under the latter name was platted in 1816. A post office called Galena has been in operation since 1834.
Jewett was originally called Fairview, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. The present name is for T. M. Jewett, a railroad official.
Hamler was platted in 1874. The village was named for its proprietor, John Hamler. A post office has been in operation at Hamler since 1875.
North Lewisburg was platted in 1826, and incorporated as a village in 1844. A post office has been in operation at North Lewisburg since 1845.
A post office has been in operation at Lore City since 1876. Lore City was not platted until 1903. The village was incorporated in 1906.
Renova is an unincorporated community in Dexter Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. Renova was platted in 1900. The Renova post office closed in 1934.
Walhonding was platted in 1841, when construction of the Walhonding Canal reached that point. A post office called Walhonding has been in operation since 1839.
Floyd was originally called "Alfred", and under the latter name was platted in 1888. The present name is after one Mr. Floyd, a railroad official.
Buffalo was originally called "Hartford", and under the latter name was platted in 1836. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1839.
Craig County Genealogical Society, "Big Cabin." Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved September 3, 2014. Big Cabin was platted as a town in 1904.
Brooks was platted with 30 blocks in 1878 and had 135 residents at that time. The community did not grow appreciably and it never incorporated.
Whitewood was platted in 1888 when the Chicago and North Western Railway was extended to that point. It took its name from nearby Whitewood Creek.
Hermosa was platted in 1886. The name Hermosa is of Spanish origin meaning "beautiful". A post office has been in operation in Hermosa since 1886.
New Cumberland was laid out and platted in 1826. A post office called New Cumberland was established in 1832, and remained in operation until 1957.
Harrisburg was platted in 1837. A variant name was Harris. A post office called Harris was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1905.
Miranda was platted in 1886. The community was named for the mother of a railroad official. Miranda contained a post office from 1887 until 1985.
Mendon was platted in 1833 under the name of Fairfield. However, there was another Fairfield in Illinois, so the village name was changed to Mendon.
Taylorsville was originally called Herod, and under the latter name was platted in 1849. The post office at Taylorsville has been in operation since 1852.
Charlotte was platted in 1871; a post office already been established there in 1853. The town was named for the first postmaster's wife, Charlotte Gilmore.
Mount Summit was platted in 1854. It was named for its lofty elevation. A post office has been in operation in Mount Summit since 1869.
Brooksburg was platted in 1843. It was named for Noah Brooks, one of its founders. Brooksburg was incorporated as a town on August 24, 1878.
Stanwood was platted in 1868. The first house was built in Stanwood in 1869. The city was named for H. P. Stanwood, a railroad official.
In 1888 C.W. platted the area and it was known as Van Buren. In June 1892 the town became incorporated by the state of Indiana.
Granville was platted in 1882. It was named for Richard Grenville, an English explorer. A post office called Granville has been in operation since 1884.
A post office was established at Moorhead in 1872. Moorhead was platted in 1899. The city was named for J. R. Moorhead, a first settler.
Macksburg was laid out and platted in 1873. It was named for Dr. Joseph Hughes Mack, one of the original owners of the town site.
St. Charles was platted in 1852. It was named after the city of St. Charles, Missouri. St. Charles was incorporated as a city in 1876.
Ledyard was platted in 1884. It was named after Ledyard, Connecticut, birthplace of Iowa governor William Larrabee. Ledyard was incorporated as a city in 1895.
Laurel was platted in 1880 by Conrad Weissenburger, and it was incorporated in 1902. The city was named after Laurel, Ohio, by settler Rufus Archerd.
Wamego was platted in 1866. It was named for a Potawatomi Native American chief. The first post office in Wamego was established in October 1866.
Estherville's square was platted as a four- block square, but its development created a double square instead. Hampton has the only symmetrical double square plan in the state. The double square exemplifies the two primary functions of a public square, both commercial and public development. The district's period of significance is from 1856, when it was of platted, to 1935 when the last public building was constructed.
Summum takes its name from the Summum post office, which predated the town and took its name from early postmaster Peter Summy. The town was officially platted in 1851 by local mill owner James Madison Onion. The platted town was given the name "Oberlin," but that name never came into common usage. In the late 19th century, Summum had a population of approximately 200.
In 1967, Lee Stubblefield (a retired Air Force officer) purchased the ranch for $2,000,000 and formed the Colorado Western Development Company. Mr. Stubblefield platted the current layout of Perry Park Ranch. The Perry Park Country Club was also developed during this time and opened in 1971. The platted area within the park continues to be developed by outside real estate investors and future residents.
Ogden was originally called Middletown, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1829. When it was discovered that nearby Middletown, Henry County, Indiana had been platted two months prior, the town was renamed in honor of an engineer on the National Road project. A post office was established in Ogden in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
Other towns named after him are Medary, Wisconsin, near the Minnesota border, and Medary, South Dakota, which was the first town platted in the Dakota Territory. Medary was also a common given name in Carter Hathaway's family. He named his son Richard Medary, and his brother Richard named his son Medary Montez. In 1850 Carter Hathaway platted Knox, the county seat of adjoining Starke county.
Delaware City was platted in 1854. A post office called Delaware City was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1878.
Farwell was founded in 1870 and platted in 1871. It was the county seat from 1871 until 1879. It was incorporated as a village in 1879.
Ritter was platted when the Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for J. L. Ritter, a railroad dispatcher.
Gentry was platted in 1848, taking its name from Gentry County. A post office called Gentryville was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1938.
North Madison was platted in 1846. A post office was established at North Madison in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.
Westbrook was founded September 17, 1870. It was platted June 8, 1900. The city was named from its location near the west branch of Highwater Creek.
Eagle Lake was platted in 1872. The city was named from nearby Eagle Lake. A post office has been in operation in Eagle Lake since 1873.
Hillman was platted in 1908, and named after nearby Hillman Creek. A post office called Hillman was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1994.
Lyle was platted in 1870. The city was named after Robert Lyle, a farmer, territorial, and state legislator.History of Lyle, Minnesota Lyle was incorporated in 1875.
Ihlen was platted in 1888, and named for Carl Ihlen, the original owner of the town site. A post office was established at Ihlen in 1889.
Gentry was platted in 1899 by the railroad. Gentry was named from Gentry County, which was named for Richard Gentry, a hero of the Seminole Wars.
A post office called Luverne has been in operation since 1868. Luverne was platted in 1870, and named for Luverne Hawes, the daughter of a settler.
Magnolia took its name from Magnolia Township. A post office has been open in Magnolia since 1886. Magnolia was platted in 1891 and incorporated in 1894.
Rudy was platted when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway was extended to that point. A post office called Rudy has been in operation since 1883.
Center was platted in 1901. It was named from its location near the geographical center of Knox County. Center was incorporated as a village in 1904.
Ewing was platted in 1882 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its postmaster, James Ewing.
Ragan was platted in 1886 when the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway was extended to that point. It was named after a railroad-company lawyer.
Purdin was platted in 1873. The community was named for its founder, Allen W. Purdin. A post office called Purdin has been in operation since 1877.
Lucerne was platted in 1887. The community most likely took its name from Lucerne, Ohio. A post office called Lucerne has been in operation since 1887.
The town of Christiansted was platted in a grid pattern in 1734 by Frederik Moth, who later was the first Danish governor of St. Croix. With .
Christianson (1935), pp. 211-13; Hughes (1901), pp. 100, 112. After the treaty a town was platted, which kept the settlement's name of Traverse des Sioux.
A post office was established at Silverville in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. Silverville was platted on July 26, 1855.
New Salem was platted in 1831. A post office was established at New Salem in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943.
Medoc was platted in 1856, and named after the Medoc Indians. A post office called Medoc was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1927.
Gilliam was platted in 1878. The community was named after a local farmer and landowner, W. T. Gilliam. The Gilliam has been in operation since 1879.
Knox City was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Knox City has been in operation since 1873.
Purcell was platted in 1903, and named after James Purcell, a local law enforcement agent. A post office has been in operation at Purcell since 1905.
From 1964 to 1968, the Marion Reservoir was constructed. Eastshore was platted on October 13, 1969.Marion County Kansas, Past and Present; Sondra Van Meter; 1972.
The Fredericktown Grain Elevator, site of the first mill Fredericktown was platted in 1807, and named after Frederick, Maryland, the native home of a first settler.
Cumberland was platted in 1828. The village most likely was named after the Cumberland Road. A post office has been in operation at Cumberland since 1829.
Marengo was platted in 1873, although there had been permanent settlement at the site since the 1840s. A post office called Marengo was established in 1848.
Spring Valley had its start in the early 1840s by the building of the Little Miami Railroad through that territory. The town was platted in 1844.
Evansport was platted in 1835 by Albert G. and Amos Evans, and named for them. A post office has been in operation at Evansport since 1837.
Hessen Cassel was platted in 1863. Hessen Cassel was originally built up chiefly by Germans, and was named for the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel in Germany.
Rockport was platted in 1836. The post office at Rockport was called Cranberry. This post office was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1901.
Eagleville was platted in 1852. Variant names were Bloom and Ted. A post office called Ted was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1904.
Conde was platted in 1886. It was named after the Princes of Condé of France. A post office called Conde has been in operation since 1892.
Hurley was platted in 1883. It was named for R. E. Hurley, a railroad engineer. A post office has been in operation in Hurley since 1883.
A post office called Henry has been in operation since 1879. Henry was platted in 1882. It was named for J. E. Henry, a pioneer settler.
The town at the junction of the Baltimore & Ohio and the Logansport & Terre Haute railroads was originally called East La Paz. It was platted in 1855.
Summit Grove was platted in 1871. A post office was established at Summit Grove in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.
Lime City was platted in 1887, and named for the local lime industry. A post office was in operation at Lime City between 1874 and 1953.
Ardmore was platted in the early 1890s as a mining community. A post office called Ardmore was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1929.
Magnolia was platted in 1896, and named the flowering plant magnolia. A post office called Magnolia was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1953.
Settled in the 1860s, the community was named for Oliver S. Kennedy, who platted the area and donated every other lot to the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Fairport, originally called Salem, was platted in 1839. Fairport was once a stop along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and along the Milwaukee Road.
Junction City was platted at the site of a railway junction, hence the name. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Junction City as a town in 1906.
The community of Fort Seneca was platted in 1836, and named after Old Fort Seneca, which was located 2 miles away from the present town site.
Millhousen was platted in 1858, having been settled by a colony of German Catholics. It was named for a town of the same name in Germany.
Dune Acres was platted in 1923 as a lakeside resort village. The Dune Acres Clubhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
New Chicago was platted in 1893. A post office was opened at New Chicago in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.
Mexico was platted in 1834. The community's name probably commemorates the Mexican War of Independence. The post office at Mexico has been in operation since 1837.
Amboy was platted in 1867, when the Pan Handle Railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Amboy since 1868.
Osceola was platted in 1837. The town was named after Osceola, leader of the Seminole. A post office has been in operation at Osceola since 1854.
Harcourt was platted in 1881. It was named for William Vernon Harcourt, a British statesman. A post office has been in operation in Harcourt since 1882.
Postcard with 1917 postmark from Fenton, Iowa Fenton was platted in 1899. It was named after former New York State governor and senator Reuben E. Fenton.
Wakenda was platted in 1869, and took its name from Wakenda Township. A post office called Wakenda was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1995.
Dempster was platted in 1884. It was named for William Dempster, who owned the town site. A post office has been in operation in Dempster since 1884.
Branchville was platted in 1874. The community was named after a nearby branch of Oil Creek. A post office has been in operation at Branchville since 1878.
A store was established at the site in 1870, the place platted in 1885, incorporated as a village in 1893, and changed to a city in 1948.
Copemish was platted in 1889. It was incorporated as a village in 1891. It had previously been used as a site to hold councils by the Ojibwe.
Custer was platted in 1878 and incorporated as a village in 1895.Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 144 The village was named for George Armstrong Custer.
Cherryvale was not formally laid out or platted. A post office was established at Cherryvale in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
Ballstown was platted in 1848 by Samuel Ball, and named for him. A post office was established at Ballstown in 1844, and remained in operation until 1904.
Eden was laid out and platted in 1835. A post office was established at Eden in 1834, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Raymond was platted in 1887, and named for Raymond Spicer, the son of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Raymond since 1889.
Milan was platted in 1880, and incorporated in 1893. The city was named after Milan, Italy. A post office called Milan has been in operation since 1879.
Kensington was platted in 1887, and named after Kensington, in London. A post office has been in operation in Kensington since 1887. Kensington was incorporated in 1891.
Florence was platted in 1888, and named for Florence Sherman, the daughter of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Florence since 1889.
Minnesota City was platted in 1852. The city took its name from the Minnesota Territory. A post office has been in operation in Minnesota City since 1852.
Lockwood was platted in 1881. The community was named after J. E. Lockwood, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Lockwood since 1881.
Belton was platted in 1871. The city was likely named for surveyor Capt. Marcus Lindsey Belt. A post office called Belton has been in operation since 1872.
Oakdale was laid out and platted in 1872. It was named from the numerous oak groves in the area. Oakdale was incorporated as a village in 1882.
Petersburg was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for John Peters, the original owner of the town site.
Palmyra was platted in 1870. Its name commemorates the ancient city of Palmyra. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Anselmo was platted in 1886 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Anselmo B. Smith, a railroad official.
Kerkhoven was platted in 1870, and named for a railroad promoter. A post office has been in operation at Kerkhoven since 1871. Kerkhoven was incorporated in 1881.
A post office has been in operation at Clements since 1900. Clements was platted in 1902. The city was named for Peter O. Clements, an early settler.
Fairfax was platted in 1882, and named after Fairfax County, Virginia. A post office has been in operation at Fairfax since 1882. Fairfax was incorporated in 1888.
Kenneth was platted in 1900, and named for Kenneth Kennicott, the son of an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Kenneth since 1900.
Verdigre was platted in 1887 shortly before the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from nearby Verdigre Creek.
Smithfield was platted in 1890 in a field formerly owned by Elbert and Nancy Smith. Smithfield was a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Barnard was platted in 1870. The city was named for J. F. Barnard, a railroad official. A post office called Barnard has been in operation since 1871.
Medford was platted in 1856, and named for Medford Colling, the son of an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Medford since 1855.
Purdy was platted in 1880. The city was named for George A. Purdy, a railroad promoter. A post office called Purdy has been in operation since 1880.
Bartonia was platted in 1849 by Edward Barton, and named for him. A post office was established at Bartonia in 1852, and remained in operation until 1903.
Novelty was platted in 1857, and named for the novelty goods sold by a local merchant. A post office called Novelty has been in operation since 1854.
Halltown was platted in 1887, and named after the Hall family, original owners of the site. A post office has been in operation at Halltown since 1879.
Kingsville was platted in 1856. The community was named for General William King, a first settler. A post office called Kingsville has been in operation since 1857.
Sherwood Forest was platted in 1917 by Manly Daniel Davis.Arthur A. Hagman, ed., Oakland County Book of History (1970), p. 46 The first house appeared in 1922.
West Jefferson was originally called New Hampton, and under the latter name was platted 1831. A post office called West Jefferson has been in operation since 1833.
Mineral City was platted in 1853.J. M. Richardsson, A Brief History of Tuscarora County The village was named for mineral deposits near the original town site.
The first white settlement at Anna was made in the 1830s. Anna was platted in 1868, and named for Anna Thirkield. The village was incorporated in 1877.
Pemberton was platted in 1852, and named for General Pemberton, the brother of a railroad official. A post office called Pemberton has been in operation since 1854.
Claysville was platted in 1828 on the Clay Pike, from which the community took its name. A post office called Claysville has been in operation since 1830.
Rosewood was laid out and platted in 1893 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Rosewood since 1894.
Ragersville was platted in 1830 by Conrad Rager, and named for him. A post office called Ragersville was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1955.
Jacksonburg was laid out and platted in 1815. A post office was established at Jacksonburg in 1822, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.
A former variant name of Raymond was Newton. Newton was laid out and platted in 1838. A post office called Raymond has been in operation since 1839.
A post office called Raymond has been in operation since 1882. Raymond was platted in 1883. The town was named for J. M. Raymond, a railroad engineer.
McCarthyville was platted in 1890 by Eugene McCarthy, and named for him. At its peak, McCarthyville held 1,000 inhabitants and 32 bars, and was plagued with violence.
Harrisville was platted in 1854 by J. Harris, and named for him. A post office was established at Harrisville in 1854, and remained in operation until 1920.
Scott, originally called Van Buren, was platted in 1833. A post office called Scott opened in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
This included 25,000 acres of pine timber, Pere Marquette village platted lots, a large general store, and the local sawmills. Filer became the new lumber company's president.
A post office called Woodville was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1907. Originally called "Old Centerville", the town site was not platted until 1883.
Airlie was platted in 1879, and named for the Earl of Airlie. A post office was established at Airlie in 1882, and remained in operation until 1934.
Elmwood was platted in 1867. A variant spelling was "Elm Wood". A post office called Elm Wood was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1907.
Shannondale was platted in 1874 by Charles Shannon, and named for him. A post office called Shannondale was established in 1874, and remained in operation until 1915.
Medway was platted in 1816, and named for being the midway point between Springfield and Dayton. A post office called Medway has been in operation since 1850.
A post office called Kirkland has been in operation since 1875. Kirkland was platted in 1876. The village was named for William T. Kirk, a local landowner.
DeWitt was originally called Marion, and under the latter name was platted in 1836. The present name is for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York, 1817-1823.
Parkdale was originally called Hazel Dell, and under the latter name was platted in 1876. A post office operated under the name Parkdale between 1877 and 1893.
Marseilles, pronounced the same as the French city, was officially platted on June 3, 1835; the plat was revised twice for railroad and canal right-of-ways.
Latham was platted in 1871 and named in honor of Robert B. Latham, a railroad official. A post office called Latham has been in operation since 1872.
Gentryville was platted in December 1854, and named for James Gentry, an early settler and local businessman. The Gentryville post office has been in operation since 1826.
Mondamin was platted in the winter of 1867–1868 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Mondamin, a Native American corn deity.
Parker City was originally called Morristown, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. A post office has been in operation at Parker City since 1853.
Lands within the boundaries of the two new county seats (Chandler and Tecumseh, respectively) were excluded from this run, allegedly because the towns had not been platted.
Northboro was platted in 1881, shortly after the railroad arrived into the neighborhood. It was hit by a large F4 tornado on April 5, 1954, injuring two.
David Newton Tallman (1872-1958) built the State Bank of Antler building. Tallman had founded the Dakota Development Company which platted towns in North Dakota along the Great Northern Railway. In 1905, the town of Antler was platted by the company. The Tallman Invest Co. of which he was president and treasurer was formed and a large number of banks were established in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
The school district and community are named after Lake Fenton, formerly known as Long Lake. A community was platted as "Mount Pleasant" by John Cook in 1840, with a second plat added in 1845. The name was changed to "Long Lake" in 1850, and a post office with that name opened on March 6, 1851. The lake was subsequently renamed "Lake Fenton", and the platted settlement became extinct.
In 1835, Jonathan Hart and Joseph, Abraham, and Isaac Merritt purchased this site to establish a farm. In 1836 they platted what is now the heart of Battle Creek. As the settlement grew, Hart and the Merritts platted more of their property; in all of these plats, the lots fronting on Maple were unusually wide and deep. Beginning in the 1840s, Battle Creeks most distinguished residents built houses along Maple.
One of these nests I procured this autumn, most artificially > platted,Note: "artificially platted": skillfully woven. and composed of the > blades of wheat; perfectly round, and about the size of a cricket-ball. It > was so compact and well-filled, that it would roll across the table without > being discomposed, though it contained eight little mice that were naked and > blind.White, The Natural History of Selborne, letter xii (4 November 1767).
Washington was platted in 1839 as the county seat for Washington County. Central Park, the town square, is the earliest contributing resource having been platted with the original town. It is the contributing site and contains the two contributing objects: the 1931 Civil War monument and the 1939 fountain. The Washington County Courthouse was located here from 1845 to 1869, when it was relocated to its present location a block away.
Ford donated the land to the Ford Foundation, and in 1938 the foundation decided to develop the land in to a residential subdivision. The entire area and divided into five separate subdivisions and designed as a unit. The first subdivision, including the shopping center at the southeast corner of the neighborhood, was platted in 1939. Development was underway in the first subdivision by 1940, and the second was platted.
Turner was platted in 1902 by B. M. Turner, and named for him. A post office called Turner was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1934.
Rochester was platted in 1848. The name is a transfer from Rochester, England. A post office called Rochester was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1935.
Delaware was platted in 1870. An old variant name of the community was called Rei. A post office was established at Delaware in 1838, and operated until 1933.
Olden was platted in 1882, and named after Benjamin Olden, a railroad official. A post office called Olden was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1951.
Proceedings of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, vol. 64, pp. 97, 1904. In 1852, Sterling platted what is now the village of Mount Sterling in Crawford County.
Concord was platted in 1837, and named after the local Concord Presbyterian Church. A post office called Concord was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1904.
Evona was platted in 1879. The name Evona was coined by the railroad. A post office was established at Evona in 1880, and remained in operation until 1935.
Peppertown was platted in 1859 by Fielding Berry. It is named for August Pepper, who settled on the site in 1851. August Pepper worked as a calico printer.
Bellingham was platted in 1887, and named for Robert Bellingham, the owner of the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Bellingham since 1887.
Maynard was platted in 1887. It was named for the brother-in-law of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Maynard since 1889.
Truman was platted in 1899. It was named for Truman Clark, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Truman since 1899.
Swanville was platted in 1882, and named for the nearby Swan River. A post office has been in operation at Swanville since 1883. Swanville was incorporated in 1893.
Woodstock was platted in 1879. The city was named after Woodstock, Illinois. A post office has been in operation at Woodstock since 1879. Woodstock was incorporated in 1892.
Finally, in those places in the New World where ribbon farms were platted, the division of land into long rectangles was relatively easy to survey and establish boundaries.
Osgood was platted in 1886. and most likely named after a railroad man. A post office called Osgood was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1965.
The first permanent settlement at South Bend was made in 1856. South Bend was platted in 1857. The town was named from a meander in the Platte River.
Hartington was platted in 1883, as a water stop on the railroad. It was named for Lord Hartington, who had then recently paid a visit to the U.S.
Burr was platted in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for the burr oak trees near the original town site.
Taylor was platted in 1883 and was named for Ed Taylor, a pioneer settler. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Menahga was platted in 1891, and named for an Ojibwe language word meaning "there are [many] blueberries". A post office has been in operation at Menahga since 1891.
Creighton was platted in 1874. It was named in honor of John A. Creighton. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Inman was platted in 1881 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William H. Inman, a pioneer settler.
Haigler was platted in 1886. It was named for Jacob Haigler, a pioneer settler. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Whiteside was platted in 1882, and named after William Whiteside, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Whiteside has been in operation since 1883.
Bertrand was platted in 1859. The community has the name of one Mr. Bertrand, a railroad promoter. A post office called Bertrand has been in operation since 1874.
Mercer was platted in the 1870s when the railroad was extended to that point. The community has the name of Marion Merwitt, the daughter of a local pharmacist.
Houstonia was platted in 1871. The community was named for Gen. Thomas F. Houston, an early settler. A post office called Houstonia has been in operation since 1872.
Brandsville was platted in 1883, and named after Michael Brand, the original owner of the city site. A post office called Brandsville has been in operation since 1883.
Arcadia was laid out and platted in 1849. It was named after the Greek region of Arcadia. A post office called Arcadia has been in operation since 1871.
Hazel Run was platted in 1884. A post office was established at Hazel Run in 1884, and remained in operation until 1992. Hazel Run was incorporated in 1902.
Ellendale was platted in 1900, and named for Ellen Dale Ives, the wife of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Ellendale since 1901.
Watson was platted in 1869. The village was named after a railroad official. A post office was established at Watson in 1869, and remained in operation until 1965.
This community was platted as Bargersville in 1850 by Jefferson Barger, and named for him. When Bargersville, Indiana, was established, the town's name was changed to Old Bargersville.
Nebraska was platted in 1856, and was likely named for the Nebraska Territory, a hot political topic of the day. The Nebraska post office was discontinued in 2002.
Harlem was platted in 1849 and named for its location within Harlem Township. A post office was established at Harlem in 1830, and remained in operation until 1907.
Paintersville was platted in 1837, and named for Jesse Painter, the town merchant. A post office called Paintersville was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1910.
Akron was platted in 1882. The community was named after Akron, Ohio, the native home of the wife of a railroad employee. The town was incorporated in 1887.
Harmony was platted in 1832, and named after Harmony Township, in which it is located. A post office called Harmony was established in 1851, and discontinued in 1879.
McIntosh was platted in 1885, and named in honor of Col. John C. McIntosh, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at McIntosh since 1887.
Morley was platted in 1868. The community has the name of J. H. Morley, a railroad official. A post office called Morley has been in operation since 1869.
Chaffee was platted in 1905, and named after Adna Chaffee, an officer in the Spanish–American War. A post office called Chaffee has been in operation since 1905.
Kingsland was platted in the 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point, and was named after William Henry King, the original owner of the town site.
Fordland was platted in 1882. The community has the name of J. S. Ford, a railroad official. A post office called Fordland has been in operation since 1882.
The other Nob Hill subdivisions were developed around the same time. Granada Heights was platted in 1925, followed by College View in 1926 and Mesa Grande in 1931.
Rockfield was platted in 1856. The Rockfield post office was established in 1857. District School No. 3 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Patterson was platted in 1846, and named for Robert Patterson, a railroad official. A post office called Patterson was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1978.
Continental originally was called Marice City, and under the latter name was platted in 1888. Several months later, the village was incorporated under the new name of Continental.
Alexandria was platted in 1836, when it was certain that the Indiana Central Canal would be extended to that point. It was incorporated as a town in 1898.
Allensburg was platted in 1839, and named after William Allen, a state legislator. A post office called Allensburgh was established in 1843, and remained in operation until 1864.
Hancock was platted in 1869, and named after Jap Hancock, a pioneer settler. A post office called Hancock was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1955.
Sandyville was laid out and platted in 1815. The community takes its name from nearby Sandy Creek. A post office called Sandyville has been in operation since 1816.
Haskins was platted in 1862 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Haskins was established in 1861. The village was incorporated in 1869.
Martinstown was platted in 1857, and named after Neal Martin, a local judge. A post office called Martinstown was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1900.
Springville was platted in 1844. Early variant names were Buffalo and Heath's Corners. A post office called Springville was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1902.
Claibourne was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Claibourne in 1879, and remained in operation until 1947.
Houghton was platted in 1886. It was named for C. W. Houghton, an original owner of the town site. A post office was established in Houghton in 1886.
Gordon was platted in 1849 and named for one of its first settlers. It was located at the intersection of the Dayton and Union and Ohio Electric railroads.
Port William was originally called West Liberty, and under the latter name was platted in 1832. A post office called Port William has been in operation since 1834.
Warren was platted in 1854, and named for its location within Warren Township. A post office called Warren was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1953.
Chilton was platted in 1887, and named after James Chilton, a pioneer citizen. A post office called Chilton was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.
Louisville was platted in 1832, and most likely was named after Louisville, Kentucky. A post office called Louisville was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1913.
Cornwall was platted in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Cornwall was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1955.
Pleasant Mount was platted in 1838. A post office called Pleasant Mount was established in 1847, and remained in operation until 1909. A variant name is "Mount Pleasant".
Nyesville had it start as a coal town. It was platted in 1871. A post office was established at Nyesville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.
Peaksville was platted in 1852, and named after Dr. Peake, a pioneer citizen. A post office called Peakesville was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1905.
Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. . Petroleum was platted in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after a nearby creek where oil naturally occurs.
Wintersville was platted in 1857 by J. N. Winters, and named for him. A post office called Wintersville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1904.
Sticklerville was platted in 1865, and named after Henry Stickler, a local merchant. A post office called Sticklerville was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1907.
Everett was platted in 1867, and named in honor of politician Edward Everett. A post office called Everett was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1906.
Winchester was platted in 1837, and most likely was named after Winchester, Virginia. A post office called Winchester was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1905.
Simpson was platted in 1890, and named for Thomas Simpson, a railroad official. A post office was established at Simpson in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.
Little Cedar was platted in 1891. It was at first known as Wheeler, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another existing Wheeler in the state.
Ashley was platted in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point. That year, a post office was established, and it is still currently in operation.
Sulphur Springs was platted in 1853 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point. The town took its name from nearby mineral springs.
Hawarden was platted in 1882. It was named for Hawarden Castle, the Welsh home of statesman William Gladstone. Hawarden was incorporated as a city on March 18, 1887.
Huron was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for Col. Anthony Huron, an original owner of the town site.
Correctionville was platted in 1855. It was so named from its location on a surveyors' correction line. A post office called Correctionville has been in operation since 1862.
Onaga was platted in 1877 by the railroad. Onaga is a Potawatomi Indian name for Small Potatoes. The first post office in Onaga was established in December 1877.
Paultown (Paulville) was platted in the 1850s by Walker Paul, and named for him. A post office called Paulville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1873.
Burdett was platted in 1870, and named after Samuel Swinfin Burdett, a state legislator. A post office called Burdett was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1904.
Wilton was platted in 1855. A post office was established at Wilton in 1856, and remained in operation until 1881. Wilton served as county seat from 1857 until 1870.
Knox Dale was originally called Shadagee, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. A post office has been in operation under the name Knox Dale since 1863.
Burnham was platted in 1882, and named after C. B. Burnham, a railroad official. A post office called Burnham was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1951.
Imogene was platted in 1900. It was named after Imogen, from Shakespeare's play Cymbeline. A post office was established as Imogen in 1901 and remained in operation until 1913.
Unionville was platted in 1827, and named for the fact two rival settlements merged with the new name. A post office has been in operation at Unionville since 1837.
Millerstown was platted in 1837. The community was named for early landowner Casper Miller. A post office was established at Millerstown in 1838, and remained in operation until 1903.
Eland was originally called Eland Junction, and under the latter name was platted by the railroad in 1888. It was named after the eland, a type of African antelope.
Warrington was first platted in by John Oldham in 1834. A post office was established at Warrington in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.
Lindley was platted in 1845, and named after James J. Lindley, a state legislator. A post office called Lindley was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906.
"Old" Fairfield was platted in 1815. New Fairfield was started on higher ground in the 1970s when impounding of the Brookville Reservoir destroyed the former village of Old Fairfield.
Newtonville was platted in 1865 by Bezaleel Newton and others. A post office was established at Newtonville in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984.
Spicer was platted in 1886, and named for John M. Spicer, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Spicer since 1886.
Dalton was platted in 1882 by Ole C. Dahl, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Dalton since 1882. Dalton was incorporated in 1905.
Dexter was platted in 1874 and named for Dexter Parrit, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Dexter since 1874. Dexter was incorporated in 1878.
Trosky was platted in 1884. The origin of the name Trosky is obscure. A post office has been in operation at Trosky since 1884. Trosky was incorporated in 1893.
Hudsonville was platted in 1873, soon after the Chicago and West Michigan Railway was extended to that point. The town was named for Homer E. Hudson, a pioneer settler.
Buffalo was platted in 1886, and named for Buffalo, New York, the native state of an early settler. The post office at Buffalo has been in operation since 1851.
Jerico Springs was platted in 1882. Its name is derived from both the ancient city of Jericho and that of Joseph B. Carrico, the owner of the town site.
Buffalo was platted in 1841, and named after Buffalo, New York, the native home of a first settler. A post office called Buffalo has been in operation since 1846.
Elgin was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. Its name was chosen at random from a postal directory, after the city of Elgin, Illinois.
Clarks was platted in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It is named for Silas Henry H. Clark, superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Witoka was platted in 1855, and named for the daughter of an Indian chief. A post office was established at Witoka in 1857, and remained in operation until 1918.
Prague was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. A majority of the early settlers being natives of Bohemia caused the name to be selected.
Formerly called simply Oak Park, the city was platted in 1857. The 1932 Log Cabin restaurant and 1939 Stillwater Overlook are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A post office has been in operation at Murdock since 1878. Murdock was platted in 1881 by S. S. Murdock, and named for him. Murdock was incorporated in 1881.
Waldron was platted in 1845 by surveyor W. P. Waldron, and named for him. A post office called Waldron has been in operation since 1846. Waldron incorporated in 1875.
Lucan was platted in 1902. It was named after Lucan, in Ireland. The city was incorporated in 1904. A post office called Lucan has been in operation since 1908.
Steen was platted in 1888, and named for brothers John P. Steen and Ole P. Steen, Norwegian settlers. A post office has been in operation at Steen since 1888.
Jansen was platted in 1886 when the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after local rancher and politician Peter Jansen.
Wellsville was platted in 1856, and named after Charles Wells who was the original owner of the land. A post office called Wellsville has been in operation since 1857.
Curryville was platted in 1866, and named after Perry A. Curry, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Curryville has been in operation since 1869.
Bolckow was platted ca. 1868. The city was named for Bolckow, an official of the Platte Co. Railroad. A post office called Bolckow has been in operation since 1869.
Freetown was platted in 1850. A post office was established at Freetown in 1850. The Frank Wheeler Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
A post office was established at Guernsey in 1882, and remained in operation until 1907. The railroad was extended to Guernsey in 1883. The community was not officially platted.
Laura was platted in the late 1880s, and given the name of the daughter of a railroad official. A post office called Laura has been in operation since 1888.
Wayport was platted in 1851. In its heyday, the town had a post office, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The post office operated from 1877 to 1879.
Pittsville was platted in 1858, and named after Warren M. Pitts, a local minister. A post office called Pittsville was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1954.
Quick City was platted in 1886 by Morris Quick, and named for him. A post office called Quick City was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1967.
Vineland was platted in 1869, and named for vineyards near the original town site. A post office called Vineland was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1955.
Leadington was platted in 1895, soon after lead mining began at the town site. A post office called Leadington was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1966.
Hunnewell was platted in 1857. The community was named for Boston financer and railroad promoter H. H. Hunnewell. A post office called Hunnewell has been in operation since 1880.
Nelson was platted in 1887, and named after the Nelson family, the original owners of the town site. A post office called Nelson has been in operation since 1887.
Leeton was platted in 1895, and named after J. J. Lee, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Leeton has been in operation since 1882.
Williamsport is an unincorporated community in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. Its ZIP code is 38487. Williamsport was platted in 1817, and named after Edward Williams, a pioneer settler.
Local pioneers dismiss this coincidence, pointing out that the name Sutherland is a shortening of Southern Land and Development Company, the group which originally platted the community in 1888.
Bradford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 99 as of the 2010 census. Bradford was platted in 1906.
Winfield was originally called Mechanicsburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1849. A post office called Winfield was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.
Virgil City was platted in 1866, and named for Virgil W. Kimball, founder. A post office called Virgil City was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1905.
Kyger was platted in 1842. The community took its name from nearby Kyger Creek. A post office called Kyger was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1962.
Ellsworth was platted in 1885. It is named for James M. Ellis, a landowner. A post office was established at Ellsworth in 1878, and remained in operation until 1916.
Petroleum was platted in 1894, and is so named because it was laid out in an oil field. The post office at Petroleum has been in operation since 1894.
Reiffsburg was named after John Reiff, who platted the community. A post office was established at Reiffsburg in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Landisburg was platted in 1793. The community was named for its founder, James Landis. The Dunbar-Creigh House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Stony Ridge was platted in 1872, and named for the stony terrain of the original town site. A post office called Stony Ridge has been in operation since 1837.
Vibbard was platted in 1870, and named after one Mr. Vibbard, a railroad employee. A post office called Vibbard was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1939.
A variant name was "Saint Cloud Springs". The town site was platted as Saint Cloud Springs in 1881, taking its name from a spring near the original town site.
A post office has been in operation at Erwin since 1882. The town site was platted in 1887. James Erwin Hollister, an early postmaster, gave the town his name.
Ducat was platted in 1890, and named for Exea and Thomas J. Ducat, proprietors. A post office called Ducat was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1909.
Kranzburg was platted in 1879. It was named in honor of the four Kranz brothers who settled there. A post office has been in operation in Kranzburg since 1879.
Palestine was platted by Samuel Loring in 1833. It has always been a small community, although its population declined during the twentieth century; the 1910 census recorded 216 residents.
Mount Ephraim was platted in 1838 by Ephraim Vorhies, and named for him. A post office was established at Mount Ephraim in 1843, and remained in operation until 1955.
Neillsville was platted on April 14, 1855 and incorporated in April 1882.Clark County, WI Internet Library Project. "Pine Valley Township, Clark County, Wisconsin ". Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
The community of Pence was platted on 1886 October 27. A post office was opened in Pence in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.
Greensburg was platted in 1852, and named after James S. Green, a state legislator. A post office called Greensburg was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1954.
Cleopatra was originally called Somerset, and under the latter name was platted in 1856. A post office called Cleopatra was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1905.
Herndon was platted in 1874, and named after Edward S. Herndon, an early settler. A post office called Herndon was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1907.
Cora was originally called McCullough, and under the latter name was platted in 1877. A post office called Cora was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1957.
Johnson City was platted in 1867, and named after incumbent President Andrew Johnson. A post office called Johnson City was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1904.
Chapin was platted in 1858 by Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, who had previously founded Grinnell, Iowa. He gave this new town the name Chapin, the maiden name of his wife.
Luce was platted in 1884 on the Northern Pacific Railroad. A post office was established at Luce in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1948.
Holland was platted in 1859 by Henry Kunz, a native of Germany. It was named for Holland (The Netherlands). The Holland post office has been in operation since 1856.
Mechanicsville was platted in 1855 by Daniel A. Comstock. It was so named from the fact several of its first settlers were mechanics.Facts & Landmarks, Mechanicsville. Accessed 2008-10-10.
Halbur was platted in 1881. It was named for Anton Halbur, an original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation in Halbur since 1882.
Plover was platted in 1883, soon after the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad was built through that territory. The railroad president named the town after the plover bird.
Steamboat Rock was platted in 1855. It was named from a large rock on the river bluff which is said to resemble a queue of steamboats from a distance.
Portland was first settled in the 1830s. Milling operations began along the Looking Glass River near this district in 1836, and the first portion of the village of Portland was platted in 1837. The section of Portland encompassing the business district was platted in 1838. Around the same time, the first building in the district was erected by William R. Churchill at what is now the east corner of Kent and Bridge Streets.
Voigt platted spacious lots and set building restrictions that established the unique character of the neighborhood. His vision was followed by Truman and John Newberry, who platted the West Boston Boulevard Subdivision between Hamilton and 12th Street (now "Rosa Parks Boulevard") in 1913. The subdivision included lots on West Boston, Chicago, Longfellow, and Edison, as well as on Atkinson to the south.Plat map of Boston Boulevard subdivision from the State of Michigan.
In 1830, a group of white settlers arrived to farm the area that was then known as "Gull Prairie." In 1832 and 1833, small settlements were platted to the north and south of what is now Richland. Neither attracted many inhabitants, but instead newcomers settled along the crossroads in between. A small public square at the corner was platted out, and in use as a public gathering place by the mid-1830s.
Two villages grew up, fairly close together: Orono (platted 1855); and Elk River Village (platted 1865). Their growth was such that by 1867 a county vote moved the county seat from Humboldt to Elk River (designated as "The Lower Town" in the vote, to distinguish it from nearby Orono. The two villages merged under the name 'Elk River' in 1881). Also in 1867, the village of Humboldt changed its name to Big Lake.
New Pittsburg was platted in 1856. The community took its name from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A post office was established at New Pittsburgh in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.
Worland was platted in 1888, and named after Harry Worland, who ran a local pharmacy. A post office called Worland was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1952.
Benonine was platted in 1909 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway was extended to that point. The community derives its name from the Benonine Oil and Gas Company.
Branch was the first seat of Branch County, Michigan. It was platted in 1831. The seat was moved to a different location in 1840 and the village then died out.
Crystal Falls was platted in 1881. It was named for a nearby icy waterfall on the Paint River. A post office called Crystal Falls has been in operation since 1885.
Athens was laid out and platted in 1844. The community was named for Athens, Greece. A post office called Athens was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1922.
Ringgold was platted in 1846, and named for Samuel Ringgold, a United States Army officer. A post office was established at Ringgold in 1847, and remained in operation until 1939.
Dubois was platted in 1885. It took its name from Dubois County. The Dubois post office was established in 1880. An old variant name of the community was called Knoxville.
Woodbury was laid out and platted in 1851 by Ellen Wood. A post office was established at Woodbury in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.
Taunton was platted in 1886 by the railroad. It was named after Taunton, Massachusetts. A post office has been in operation in Taunton since 1888. Taunton was incorporated in 1900.
Randall was platted in 1890 and named for John H. Randall, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Randall since 1889. Randall was incorporated in 1900.
Le Roy was platted in 1867, when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named after Le Roy, New York, the native home of a first settler.
Edgerton was platted in 1879, and named for Alonzo J. Edgerton, a Minnesota politician. A post office has been in operation at Edgerton since 1879. Edgerton was incorporated in 1887.
Richville was platted in 1903, and named for Watson Wellman Rich, a railroad engineer. A post office has been in operation at Richville since 1904. Richville was incorporated in 1904.
Sherman was platted in 1869 and incorporated as a village in 1887.Wheeler (1903), pp. 269, 273. Fires destroyed the business district and the village disincorporated sometime in the 1920s.
A post office called Berger has been in operation since 1856. The town site was not platted until 1870. The community has the name of Casper Berger, an early settler.
Morse Bluff was platted in 1887 when the Chicago & North Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Chester Morse, the original owner of the town site.
Shubert was platted in 1883. The village was named for Henry W. Shubert, a pioneer settler. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
Lakeland was platted in 1849. The 1849 Captain John Oliver House, 1850 Mitchell Jackson Farmhouse, and 1858 John T. Cyphers House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mansfield was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city most likely was named for William W. Mansfield, a Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Lamberton was platted in 1873, and named for Henry Wilson Lamberton, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Lamberton since 1873. Lamberton was incorporated in 1879.
Springdale was formerly called "Shiloh", after the local Shiloh church, and was platted under that original name in 1866. In 1878, the town was incorporated with the name of Springdale.
Hills was platted in 1889, and named for Frederick C. Hills, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Hills since 1890. Hills was incorporated in 1904.
Mooresville was platted in 1860 by W. B. Moore, and named for him. A post office called Mooresville has been in operation since 1860. The village was incorporated in 1874.
Mountain View was platted in 1888, and named for the panoramic views had from the elevated town site. A post office called Mountain View has been in operation since 1879.
Clarkfield was platted in 1884, and named for one Mr. Clark, a railroad agent. A post office has been in operation at Clarkfield since 1884. Clarkfield was incorporated in 1887.
Easton was platted in 1854. The name Easton may be directional, for the community lies east of St. Joseph. A post office called Easton has been in operation since 1855.
The community was platted in 1856 by Albert Hopson, Dr. Sheldon Brooks, and William J. Duley, as 20 blocks on .Minnesota Place Names . Minnesota Historical Society. Accessed June 2, 2009.
Lake City was platted in 1863 by Henry W. Sage, of Sage McGraw & Company around a mill. The community was later renamed Wenona.Bay County: Names of Places. Places. September 2008.
Stratford was platted in 1850. The community derives its name from Stratford-upon-Avon, England. A post office was established at Stratford in 1850, and remained in operation until 1900.
Silver Lake was platted in 1881, and named for the lake near the town site. Silver Lake was incorporated in 1889. The city was co-founded by John S. Jerabek.
Powellsville was platted about 1848 by William Powell and others, and named for its founder. A post office called Powellsville was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1906.
Columbia Center was platted around 1850 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Columbia Center in 1851, and remained in operation until 1907.
Mayview was platted in 1866. The city was named for its scenic landscape, "when viewed on a May day". A post office called Mayview has been in operation since 1865.
Urich was platted in 1871. The city was named for General Uhrich, a figure in the Siege of Strasbourg. A post office called Urich has been in operation since 1872.
Lucerne was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community took its name from Lucerne, in Switzerland. The Lucerne post office was established in 1891.
Gurneyville was platted in 1847, and named for Joseph John Gurney, a prominent local Quaker. A post office called Gurneyville was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1905.
Swedeborg was platted in 1878, and named for the fact a large share of the first settlers were Swedish. A post office called Swedeborg has been in operation since 1881.
Cornland was laid out and platted in 1871 when the Gilman, Clinton & Springfield Railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Cornland has been in operation since 1872.
Land sales in the newly platted town began in July, and the first court in the county met in August at the home of James Ward, about south of Decatur.
A post office was established as Whitehouse in 1856. Whitehouse was platted in 1864. The village was named for Edward Whitehouse, a railroad official and treasurer of the Wabash Railroad.
Harrisville was platted by John Wells, Thomas Gray, Store Hutchinson, and Robert Dutton on October 19, 1814. The plat was filed on January 9, 1815 with John Wells as proprietor.
Bowerston was platted by David Bower, Henry Hoover, and Nathaniel Bower on August 21, 1851 and was filed in court August 2, 1852. The village was incorporated April 2, 1883.
When platted in 1852, West Leipsic was called "Leipsic"; the adjacent village today known as Leipsic bore the name of "Roanoke". West Leipsic was incorporated as a village in 1882.
Fletcher was platted in 1830. The village was named after Samuel Fletcher, a local storekeeper. The post office that had been in operation at Fletcher since 1831 closed in 2010.
Waynesburg was platted in 1814, and named in honor of Anthony Wayne. A post office called Waynesburgh was established in 1824, and the name was changed to Waynesburg in 1893.
Another housing boom occurred after the war, and by 1948 the original part of Rosedale Gardens contained 428 houses. Additional lots were platted, and homes built, through into the 1960s.
1903-05 by John Aday, a developer who platted this part of Marshall for development. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1993.
Wyreka is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Wyreka was platted in 1858. The name most likely is a phonetic transfer from Yreka, California.
Elko was originally called Garfield Springs, and under the latter name was platted in 1833. A post office called Elko was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1908.
Millville was platted in 1873, and named for a watermill near the original town site. A post office called Millville was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1906.
Toolesboro is an unincorporated community in Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The Toolesboro Mound Group, a National Historic Landmark, lies nearby. Toolesboro was platted circa 1837 by William L. Toole.
Gilmore platted in 1848. The community has the name of Nathaniel Gilmore, a pioneer settler. A post office called Gilmore was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1950.
Eastwood was platted in 1910, and named after one of its founders, R. H. Eastwood. A post office was established at Eastwood in 1911, and remained in operation until 1923.
Easton was platted in 1902. It was given its name by the Northern Pacific Railway due its location near the east end of the Stampede Tunnel through the Cascade Range.
Westville was platted in 1857, and named after Dr. W. S. West, a first settler. A post office called Westville was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1909.
Wien was platted in 1877, and named after Vienna (German: Wien), the capital of Austria. A post office called Wien was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1903.
Bunker Hill was platted in 1851 by James Myers, John Duckwall and Alexander Galbraith. A post office opened in 1859. The Pan Handle Railroad came to Bunker hill in 1868.
New Albin was platted in 1872 shortly after the Chicago, Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad had been built through that territory. It was named for the son of a railroad official.
Rutland was platted in 1869. Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt". It was named after Rutland, Vermont. Rutland was formerly serviced by Iowa Highway 367, which was decommissioned in 1980.
Thor was platted in 1882. It was named after the mythical deity Thor in Old Norse mythology. Thor was formerly serviced by Iowa Highway 302, which was decommissioned in 1980.
Lohrville was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Jacob A. Lohr, who owned the land where the town was laid out.
Iowa Falls was laid out and platted in 1856. It was named from the falls on the Iowa River. The Illinois Central Railroad was built through Iowa Falls in 1866.
Warren County Historical Society. A History of Warren County, Indiana (175th Anniversary Edition). 2002. p. 41 On 9 February 1903, John Judy officially platted the town of Judyville.Clifton, Thomas A. (editor).
Atkinsonville was platted in 1850, and named for its founder, Stephen Atkinson. A post office was established at Atkinsonville in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
Derby was platted in 1835. The community was named after Derby, in Ireland. A post office has been in operation at Derby since 1852. Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.
Smithland was platted in 1851 by Hezekiah Smith, and named for him. A post office was established at Smithland in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.
Orange was platted in 1824. It took its name from Orange Township. A post office was established at Orange in 1826, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.
Newville was platted in 1837. It took its name from Newville Township. A post office was established at Newville in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
Hindustan was platted in August 18, 1853 by Charles G. Carr. The community took its name after India (Hindustan) "...or a region of it." Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.
McCurry was platted in 1879. The community has the name of William McCurry, an early settler. A post office called McCurry was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1901.
Mixersville was platted in 1846 by William Mixer, and named for him. A post office was established at Mixersville in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.
The city of Emily was named for the nearby Emily Lake. It was platted in November 1905. It was incorporated in March 1957. The post office at Emily began in 1900.
Freeborn was platted in 1857. The city of Freeborn, like its namesake county, was named in honor of William Freeborn. A post office has been in operation at Freeborn since 1857.
Benson is a historic neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Now a pocket within North Omaha, Benson Place was originally platted in 1887 and was annexed into the City of Omaha in 1917.
East Lynne was platted in 1871. The city took its name from the novel East Lynne by Ellen Wood. A post office has been in operation at East Lynne since 1871.
Monticello was platted in 1854. A post office has been in operation at Monticello since 1855. Monticello was incorporated in 1856. The nearby village of Moritzious merged with Monticello in 1891.
Deerfield was first settled in the 1830s. The town site was platted in 1871, taking its name from Deerfield Township. A post office called Deerfield has been in operation since 1856.
Cedar Rapids got its start when the Burlington Railroad was extended to that point. The town site was platted in 1879. It was named from the whitewater on the Cedar River.
Johnstown was platted in 1883 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John Berry, an original owner of the town site.
Stanton is a city in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,577 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stanton County. Stanton was platted in 1870.
Winside was platted in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was so named because its promoters hoped the town would win the railroad over rival town Northside.
Bassett was platted in 1884 soon after the railroad was built through that territory. Sources differ whether it was named for A. N. Bassett, or J. W. Basset, a pioneer settler.
Henderson was platted in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for David Henderson, a pioneer settler. Henderson was incorporated in 1899.
Clarissa was platted in 1877, and named for Clarissa Bischoffsheim, the wife of the founder. A post office has been in operation at Clarissa since 1880. Clarissa was incorporated in 1897.
Clontarf was platted in 1876, and named after Clontarf in Ireland, the native land of many of its early settlers. A post office has been in operation at Clontarf since 1876.
A post office called Belview has been in operation since 1887. Belview was platted in 1889. The name Belview is derived from French meaning "beautiful view". Belview was incorporated in 1893.
A post office was established at Adyeville in 1862, and remained in operation until 1966. Andrew J. Adye, the first postmaster, gave the community his name. Adyeville was platted in 1873.
Morristown is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 987 at the 2010 census. Morristown was platted in 1855, and named for Jonathan Morris, a pioneer settler.
Wanda was platted in 1899. The name is derived from the Ojibwe language, meaning "forgetfulness". A post office has been in operation at Wanda since 1900. Wanda was incorporated in 1901.
Crab Orchard was platted in 1883 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was named from a grove of crabapple trees near the town site.
Calhoun was platted in 1837. The town was named after John C. Calhoun, seventh Vice President of the United States. A post office called Calhoun has been in operation since 1844.
A post office called Verona has been in operation since 1857. The town site was platted in 1868. The community was named after Verona, Italy. The city was incorporated in 1916.
Alton was platted in 1859. The city was named after Alton, Illinois. A post office has been in operation in Alton since 1860. Alton was incorporated as a city in 1929.
Merwin was platted in 1891. The village was named for James G. Merwin, a railroad man. A post office was established at Merwin in 1891, and remained in operation until 1969.
Needham was platted in 1866 by Noah Needham. The post office was established as Needhams Station. The Needhams Station post office opened in 1866, and was officially renamed Needham in 1882.
Samaria was originally called Newburg and was platted as Newburg in 1852. The name was officially changed to Samaria in 1869. The community was named after the ancient city of Samaria.
Grape Grove was not officially platted. A post office called Grape Grove was established in 1850, the name was changed to Grapegrove in 1895, and the post office closed in 1906.
Grant was platted in 1886 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. The city is named for Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States.
Demorest was platted in 1890 as a temperance town, and named after William Jennings Demorest, a prohibition advocate. Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the "City of Demorest" in 1889.
A post office was established at Holmesville in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895. Holmesville was platted in 1855 by Hiram Holmes, and named for him.
Union Mills was platted in 1849, but there had been a settlement at the site for some time prior. The community took its name from a gristmill constructed in the 1830s.
Malden was platted in 1909. The community was named after Malden, Massachusetts. Malden once contained a post office under the name Liberty View. This post office operated from 1910 until 1913.
La Due was platted in 1870, and named after A. D. Ladue, a railroad official. A post office called La Due was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1973.
Developers E. J. Buckingham and Carl Groos purchased all of the Cross S Ranch in 1905, platted the town of Crystal City, and sold the rest as sections divided into farms.
Malinta was platted in 1880. The village derives its name from Malinda Elizabeth Bensing, the daughter of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Malinta since 1880.
Flasher was platted in 1902. The city was named in honor of Mabel Flasher, the relative of a town promoter. A post office has been in operation at Flasher since 1903.
Bloomfield is an unincorporated community in Ellington and Mendon Townships, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Bloomfield is located on Illinois Route 336 about north of Quincy. Bloomfield was platted ca. 1837.
Port Jefferson had its start around the time the Miami and Erie Canal was extended to that point. The town site was platted in 1836. The village was incorporated in 1842.
Irwin was platted in 1884. The community has the name of the Irwin family of settlers. A post office called Irwin was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1981.
7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, 37. . Kansas was platted in early 1855 along a line of the Lake Erie and Louisville Railroad. The community took its name from the Kansas Territory.
Montpelier was platted in 1845. The village was named after Montpelier, Vermont. A post office has been in operation at Montpelier since 1846. Montpelier was incorporated as a village in 1875.
Previously, the site of Millbury was known as Clay Junction. Millbury was platted in 1864, and named after Millbury, Massachusetts. A post . office called Millbury has been in operation since 1857.
Farmer was platted in 1885, and taking its name from Moses Allen Farmer, an early settler. A post office called Farmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.
Doland was platted in 1882. The city was named for F. H. Doland, an original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation in Doland since 1882.
Alpena was platted in 1883, and most likely was named after Alpena, Michigan, the native home of the town's proprietor. A post office has been in operation at Alpena since 1883.
Gettysburg was platted in 1884. The city was named in commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. A large share of the early settlers were Civil War veterans of the Union Army.
Alcester was platted in 1879; early variant names were Linia and Irene. The present name honors Colonel Alcester of the British army. The weekly Alcester Union newspaper began publishing in 1888.
Millport was platted in 1853, and named for the sawmill and gristmill at the town site. A post office called Millport was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1929.
Hatton was originally called East Millgrove Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1880. A post office called Hatton was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1922.
Lincoln was platted in 1893, and named for Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. A post office was established at Lincoln in 1890, and remained in operation until 1954.
Dallas was platted in 1907. A post office called Dallas was established in 1904, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973. The town was named after Dallas, Texas.
New Market was originally named Jacksonville, and under the latter name was platted in 1830. A post office called New Market was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1959.
Naomi was platted in 1869, and named after Naomi, a figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. A post office called Naomi was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1905.
South Prairie was platted in 1888 by Frank Bisson. It was named because of its location, south of Connell's and Porter's prairies. South Prairie was officially incorporated on February 17, 1909.
A post office called Rewey has been in operation since the village was platted in 1880. The community was named for J. W. Rewey, the owner of the original town site.
West Aurora is an unincorporated community in Miller County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. West Aurora was platted in 1882, and named for its location west of nearby Aurora Springs.
Main City was platted in 1879, and named in honor of William Main, local landowner. A post office called Main City was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.
Wingate is an unincorporated community in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Wingate was platted in 1904, and named in honor of Joseph Wingate Folk, 31st Governor of Missouri.
Toronto was platted in 1853 by George W. Thorne, born in England and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Thorne had built a sawmill and gristmill at the site in the 1840s.
Train depot in Harpers Ferry, circa 1913 Harpers Ferry was platted in 1852; it was then called Winfield. In 1860, the name was changed to Harper's Ferry (with an apostrophe-s).
Mount Etna was platted in 1839. It was an important trading point in the 19th century until the building of the railroad through neighboring rival towns diverted much of its business.
Maxwell was laid out and platted in 1881, and was named for a man who worked on building the railroad to the town. The Maxwell post office was established in 1882.
Sidney was platted in the year 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. The Sidney post office was established in 1882. Sidney was incorporated as a town in 1914.
Turin was platted in 1887. It was named after Turin, in Italy. A post office was established at Turin in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996.
Lawton was platted in 1901. It was named for J. C. Law, an early settler and native of Lawton, Michigan. A post office has been in operation in Lawton since 1902.
Jewell Junction was platted in 1880. It was named for D. T. Jewell, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Jewell has been in operation since 1880.
Monroe City was platted in 1856 by J.B. Harlow, consisting of approximately 117 lots, 9 named streets and 7 named alleys. It was laid out as part of the southwest corner of Survey 489, Township 3 South 11 West of the 3rd Principal Meridian. In 1857, Woodville was platted by H. Wetzel, consisting of 27 lots with 1 named street. It was laid out as part of the southeast corner of Survey 567, Township 3 South 11 West.
Bryantsburg is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Jefferson County, Indiana. Bryantsburg was platted on March 5, 1834, by Jacob Bryant with 32 lots. Thomas Bell platted an 11-lot addition on March 25, 1851; Robert Kinnear, an addition of eight lots on June 27–28, 1853. Bryantsburg had a post office from June 10, 1834, to December 12, 1856; Jan. 18, 1858, through Dec. 10, 1872, and finally from March 1, 1873, through June 29, 1907.
Brunswick, platted in 1856, is located within Brunswick Township. The community is located in Section 1 of the township, but its history begins with the Hersey, Staples and Bean Lumber Company who had their logging headquarters in Section 12 of the township. George and Isaac Staples platted the community's site, naming it after Brunswick, Maine. With stores, post office and mills located in Brunswick, it became the county seat for Kanabec County on March 13, 1859.
Tibbetts founded the first flour mill on the east side of the Willamette, planted extensive orchards, and raised hay on part of his claim. He platted some of this land in the Brooklyn neighborhood, and platted an addition to East Portland. Tibbetts later sold some parcels and his flour mill to Stephens. The value of East Portland waterfront property skyrocketed in 1869, when the East-Side Oregon Central Railroad connecting East Portland and Salem was completed.
Richland was platted in 1854. The community took its name from Richland Township. A post office was established at Richland in 1827, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.
Altona was platted in 1860, and named after Altoona, Pennsylvania, the native home of a first settler. A post office called Altona was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1920.
New Home was platted in 1869, and named after a local estate of the same name. A post office called New Home was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.
Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 56. . Kennard was laid out and platted as "Kent" in 1863 when the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad was extended to that point.
Botna was platted in 1884. It was originally named Rochdale, after an English town of the same name. The name Botna is a shortened reference to the name of the nearby river.
Edwardsville was platted in 1853 by Henry H. Edwards, and named for him. A post office was established at Edwardsville in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
St. Clair was originally called Hilton, and was platted under the latter name in 1865. St. Clair was incorporated in 1907; the present name is in honor of General James St. Clair.

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