Sand Hill (sometimes spelled Sandhill) is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Sand Hill was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community was so named on account of the sandy soil in the area.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sand Hill, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°18′41″N 92°07′41″W / 40.31139°N 92.12806°W / 40.31139; -92.12806


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