Witty, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Witty was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1926.[2] An early postmaster named Witty gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Witty, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°51′21″N 92°53′38″W / 36.85583°N 92.89389°W / 36.85583; -92.89389

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