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

History

Herndon was platted in 1874, and named after Edward S. Herndon, an early settler.[2] A post office called Herndon was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herndon, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

39°00′15″N 93°16′13″W / 39.00417°N 93.27028°W / 39.00417; -93.27028


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