Kilwinning is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Kilwinning was originally called Uniontown, and under the latter name was platted in 1857. A post office called Kilwinning was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907. The community's name is a transfer from Kilwinning, in Scotland.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kilwinning, Missouri
- ^ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
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40°31′37″N 92°20′14″W / 40.52694°N 92.33722°W / 40.52694; -92.33722
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