Carroll County

The information on this page is part of the Ramsay Place Names File, a collection of Missouri place name origins compiled from 1928-1945.

The language used to describe groups of people in this collection reflects the time and place the document was created. Since the language is part of this historical document, it remains as originally printed, although it does not reflect the current values or beliefs held by the SHSMO.

Place name:	Alderton
Description:	"Alderton is one of the lost cities of Carroll County. The plat of the town was filed February 3, 1843 by J.T. Kelley and Paul Alder, who were the promoters of the enterprise. No permanent improvements were made on this site, which was subsequently washed into the Missouri River, the original town site, having been only two hundred rods from the river bank." The village was evidently named for Paul Alder. (Turner & Clark, Vol. I, p. 133)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Asper
Description:	A country village set in the north-central part of the county. "The discontinuation of the post office dissipated the trade and the town was abandoned." It was named for the Asper family. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 132; Ray Robert; MISSOURI GAZ. (1883), p. 145; MISSOURI GAZ. (1898-9), p. 143)
Source:	Hamlett, Mayme L. "Place Names Of Six Southeast Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1938.

Place name:	Austin School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bailville
Description:	Bailey Elder caused this town to be platted as Bailville. It is quite evident that he named the town after his first name. The town was platted July 16, 1856. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 472; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 472)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Ballew School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Baum's Mill
Description:	Baum's Mill was platted on Big Creek and for a number of years it was the only mill for miles around. At one time it was hoped that a town could be started at this point. On July 25, 1859, Joseph Smith made a survey and plat of the town of "Milford." Only a few of these lots were ever sold and with exception of the mill and one store, no other improvements were made. The townsite was then abandoned. There was no record of a man named Baum but there was surely one by that name from whom the mill took its name. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 103-4)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Big Hurricane Creek
Description:	See Hurricane Township.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bingham School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bloomfield
Description:	The town of Bloomfield on Wakenda Creek was laid out in 1818. No trace remains of the town today. The low and wet situation of the town probably interfered with its growth. "There was not a family in the settlement but had its case of the ague. Thus, Wakenda bottom became depopulated and was generally considered unfit for the residence of man." The name was probably influenced by towns in the east. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 100-1)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bogard
Description:	The Village of Bogard was at first a country post office called Bogard's Mound. It was named after an Indian mound by that name which was close by. The village was platted in 1884. (MISSOURI GAZ., (1883), p. 175; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 166; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 126)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bogard Mound
Description:	Topographically, Leslie Township, has the highest hills in Carroll County, and Bogard's Mound is perhaps the highest of these points. The following apocryphal story is told concerning the name of this mound: "The incident is said to have taken place in a very early day, when a trapper by the name of Bogart or Bogard ascended to the summit of the mound to look over the country. He attempted to return by a different path from the one he followed to the summit, lost his way and for three days wandered about the mound unable to locate his camp. Tired and exhausted he fell asleep and on waking was enabled by the sun, which had come from behind the clouds, to locate the direction and thus found his way back to camp." The oldest inhabitants affirm that this story is true." (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 139-40; Bert Moore; W.R. Painter; Robert Ray)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bosworth
Description:	Bosworth was platted in 1890 and named for a settler. (Eaton, p. 271; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 178; TOP. MAP, MARSHALL, Turner- Clark, Vol. I, p. 105)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bottsville School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bowdry Lake
Description:	Formed by an ice gorge in Grand River in 1885. The lake was named for Ben Bowdry who was a prominent man in the township. Bowdry Lake is a small settlement which has never been incorporated and is a summer resort. (W.R. Painter; Robert Ray; Turner- Clark, Vol. I, p. 34)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Braden School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Brady School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bridge Creek
Description:	One of the first post offices established in Hurricane Township. Bridge Creek Station is the railroad stopping place and is about one-half mile north of where the town of Bridge Creek stood. It is so called because the railroad bridge runs over the creek. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 108)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bridge Creek School [1 of 2]
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Bridge Creek School [2 of 2]
Description:	Named for a creek or stream.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Burr Oak School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Buruss School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Callaway School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Carroll City
Description:	"On September 7, 1857, William Hill, as president of the Carroll City Town Company, filed a plat for the proposed town. From the size of the town plat, it is evident that the promoters of the enterprise entertained very high aspirations and expected that Carroll City would be the metropolis of Carroll County. But nothing resulted from these aspirations and nothing remains to show where Carroll City was located, and at this time almost the entire quarter section is in the river." (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 113; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Carroll County
Description:	Carroll County was organized January 3, 1833 and was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland. The name that was intended to be given to the county was Wakenda but at the time of the county's organization by the legislature just before the bill passed, the news of the death of Charles Carroll reached Jefferson City. A proposition was immediately made to call the new county, Carroll. (Eaton, p. 271; Gannett, p. 70; Williams, HIST. OF N.W. MISSOURI, Vol. I, p. 287; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 16; Campbell, p. 112)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Carrollton
Description:	The county seat of Carroll County, was named for the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland. The first plat of the town was made in 1833. In 1837, the town was incorporated under the name of "the town of Carrollton." (Eaton, p. 271; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 117-23; Parker, pp. 213-14; Gannett, p. 70; TOP. MAP MARSHALL)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Carrollton Township
Description:	"Carrollton Township derives its name from Carrollton, the county seat." The township was organized in 1872. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 114-115, 86-87)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cary School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Caton's Landing
Description:	See Hill's Landing.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Center Grove School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Chapel Hill School
Description:	Named for a church.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Chase School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cherry Valley School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cherry Valley Township
Description:	So named because of the wild cherry trees which grew along the river bottom. While the country was being settled these were gradually cleared away. The pioneer settler of this township is supposed to have been David William of Tennessee who settled here in 1819. (W.R. Painter; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 142-3)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Clione School
Description:	A name of unknown origin.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Coloma
Description:	Matthew Mullins platted the town of Coloma March 2, 1858. There is a city by this name in California which is named for an Indian tribe. It is interesting to note that Coloma is where gold was first discovered in 1849. The naming of this town in Missouri was probably influenced by the gold rush in California. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 131-2; MISSOURI GAZ. (1876-7), p. 150; Parker, p. 214; Kroeber, p. 39)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Coloma School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Combs Township
Description:	Organized in 1872 and named in honor of Colonel Howard T. Combs, who was clerk of the county court at the time the county first adopted township organization. Stephen Parker was the pioneer of Combs Township. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and he gave his name to Parker's Grove and the township was formerly called Parker's Grove Township. (CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 102, 86-87)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Compton School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Compton Township
Description:	The township was organized in 1872 and received its name from Colonel William W. Compton, one of the earliest settlers. He established a ferry across Grand River which was known as Compton's Ferry. (CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 110-111, 86-87; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 489)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Costner School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cottonwood School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cox School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Craig School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Cream Ridge School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Crispin School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Dawson School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	De Witt Township
Description:	Organized in 1872. It takes its name from the village. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 86- 87)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Dick School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Dulaney School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	East Brown School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	East Smith School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Edmonston Ferry
Description:	Edmonston Ferry received its name from the land of E. Edmonston. (CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 16)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Egypt Township
Description:	Egypt Township was so-called by its settlers because they thought its fertile fields resembled the valley of the Nile. The first settler in this township was John Hall from Kentucky. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 145; W.R. Painter)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Elderbloom School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Elderport
Description:	See De Witt
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Eugene City
Description:	See Wakenda
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Eugene Township
Description:	Eugene Township was the first of the townships in Carroll County to be settled. No one seems to know why it was so-called. (S.A. Clark; Robert Ray; W.R. Painter; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 90)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Fisher
Description:	A country post office near Bogard. It was organized in the 1890s. Why the town was so called could not be found. (MISSOURI GAZ. (1898- 9), p. 363; TURNER-CLARK, Vol. I, p. 142)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Fletcher School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Floyd School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Grace
Description:	This village was never platted. It contains one store and a church. The village takes its name from the church. (S.A. Clark; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 132)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Grace School
Description:	Named for a church.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Gray School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Green School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Greenbud School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Grimm School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Guilette School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hale
Description:	Hale was laid out in 1833 and named for John P. Hale of Carrollton, who was a congressman. (Gannett, p. 147; Eaton, p. 271; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 108-112)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hanks School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hartis School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hazel Dell School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hazel Hill School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Highland School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hill Township
Description:	"Hill Township was named in honor of the pioneer settlers rather than on account of the rough and broken character of the land." Richard, George and Nathan Hill were the first settlers in the township. They came to the township in 1837. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 84-87, 141; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 16)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hill's Landing (Caton's Landing)
Description:	About the time the county was organized or shortly after, Noah Caton established a landing on the river which was called Caton's Landing. Captain Hill succeeded Caton, who was in charge of the landing; and afterwards it became known as Hill's Landing. The landing has long since become obstructed by a sand bar and is now in the river. (Parker, p. 214; W.R. Painter; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 16; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 113)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hood School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Hurricane Township
Description:	This township received its name from Big Hurricane Creek, which flows through it. "The creek, in turn, received its name from the fact that in the early days a very destructive hurricane passed through this township along the Grand River bottoms. The effects of the storm could be seen for many years after the arrival of the early settlers." (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 107)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Iron Clad School
Description:	A name of unknown origin.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Isom School
Description:	A name of unknown origin.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Jamaica Bend School
Description:	A borrowed name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Judd School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Latoh
Description:	Latoh was a country post office. The name Latch is probably a variant of Latah. It is an Indian word meaning "succession." (MISSOURI GAZ., (1189), p. 70; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 132; J.W. Austin, Gannett, p. 182)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Leslie Township
Description:	This township is a portion of what was originally called Morris Township, which was so called in honor of James Morris, proprietor of "Buckskin Tavern." Leslie Township is named from the first name of Colonel Leslie Combs. Two townships bear his name in the county. The township was organized in 1872. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 138, 89; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 433; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, pp. 16-17)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Liberty School
Description:	An abstract name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Lima
Description:	This place was a post office at a private house. It has long been extinct. The name was probably borrowed from the capital of Peru. (S.A. Clark; MISSOURI GAZ., (1879), p. 296; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 763; Taylor, NAMES & THEIR HISTORIES, p. 173)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Linden School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Little Compton
Description:	Colonel W.W. Compton started a town near Grand River which was to be called Little Compton, but for some reason the town did not prosper. On October 13, 1869 Liven Comer platted a town, which he called Little Compton. For years this was the only town or post office in the township. The building of the railroad was very detrimental to its life. (LINN COUNTY ATLAS, p. 16; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 110)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Lone Oak School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Lucas School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Lyons School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Mandeville
Description:	"This place has never been organized as a town but its history can be dated back to 1854 when John Smith and Robert Troughber petitioned the government for a post office and to give it the name of Mandeville." Robert Troughber gave the name to this town in honor of his sweetheart, Miss Amanda Shirley, of Tennessee. (TURNER-CLARK, Vol. I, p. 140)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Mandeville School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Manlius (Pleasant Park)
Description:	This place was a small village whose post office was discontinued in 1883. Pleasant Park was probably descriptive of the location and Manlius was evidently a man's name. (MISSOURI GAZ., (1876-7), p. 377; MISSOURI GAZ., (1883), p. 772)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Maple Grove School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Marshall School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Mascow
Description:	A project of a city was conceived by one of the early settlers of the community and named for Russia's famous capital. At this time there is no record to show the size of the contemplated city. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 134-4; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 483)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Miami Station
Description:	Miami Station was platted June 1, 1889, when the Wabash Railroad was built, 1868-1869. Travel and business from Saline, and Carroll County, seemed to indicate that Miami Station would be a good shipping point as Saline County had no railroad, but when the railroad was built through the county much of the trade was taken away. "Miami was the name of a noted Indian tribe; the meaning of the word is uncertain." (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 93; Gannett, p. 207; Pace, pp. 136-7; TOP. MAP MARSHALL)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Miami Station School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Midland School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Miles Point
Description:	On January 1, 1855, Jonathan Miles platted the town of Miles Point. It is evident that Mr. Miles had in mind in the founding of this town nothing more than to provide shipping facilities by river. For a long time after its founding it was known by the name of "Shanghai." Tradition says that this name of Shanghai was given to the town by reason of the importation of a large consignment of chickens of this creek. At first the name was written with the apostrophe but later the apostrophe was dropped. (MISSOURI GAZ., (1874-6), p. 327; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 836; MISSOURI GAZ., (1898-9), p. 818; Parker, P. 214; Turner-Clark, p. 144)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Milford
Description:	See Baum's Mill
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Moss Creek Township
Description:	"This township was composed wholly of Missouri River bottom land. The township derives its name from Moss Creek, a stream ordinarily clear and beautiful, fed by springs. The stream takes its name from the growth of green moss which formerly, much more than now, filled the stream." (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 134; HIST. OF CARROLL, p. 464; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, pp. 12, 17)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Mud Branch School
Description:	Named for a creek or stream.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Neal School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Neet School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	New School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	New Winchester
Description:	New Winchester is one of the lost towns of Carroll County. Lafayette and William Quarles conducted a store here. The name was probably influenced by towns in the East whose names in turn were borrowed from the town in England. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 149; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 440; Gannett, p. 327)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Newcomb
Description:	See Standish.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Nimrod
Description:	A shipping point on the Santa Fe Railroad. It is also a great hunting resort and takes its name from the Biblical hunter. (S.A. Clark; Genesis, X: 8-10; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 149-150)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Nimrod School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Norborne
Description:	The town of Norborne was laid out in 1868 and named for Norborne B. Coats, one of the promoters of the town. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 147; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; P.O. GUIDE (1915), p. 234; Postal Guide, (1925), p. 852)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	North Baker School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	North Bosworth
Description:	North Bosworth is so called because it joins the town of Bosworth (q.v.) on the north. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 106)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Oak Hill School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Ohio
Description:	Ohio was platted by Benjamin Foster, May 22, 1837. "It is impossible to say what were the aspirations of its founders." It is presumed that they had strong hopes that this would be a magnificent center of trade. The section where the town is platted is now in the river. It is quite evident the name was borrowed from the state. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 144-45; HIST. OF CARROLL, pp. 474- 5)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Pattieville
Description:	Named for the Pattie family. (S.A. Clark)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Pea Vine School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Pleasant Park
Description:	See Manlius
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Plymouth
Description:	Plymouth was platted August 2, 1881 by James Fash. It probably took its name from Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 153; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 947; MISSOURI GAZ., (1898-9), p. 921; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 457)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Plymouth School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Powell School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Prairie School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Prairie Township
Description:	"Prairie Township is a good part prairie though the Wakenda and Turkey Creeks are bordered with timber." The township must take its name from the prairie lands as the land in this section is rolling prairie. (CARROLL COUNTY SOIL MAP, p. 5; COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; W.R. Painter)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Quote
Description:	Quote was a country post office near Ludlow. It was established about 1893-1894. The origin of the name could not be found. The only thing of interest that could be found was that a blind man carried the mail here for many years. (S.A. Clark; MISSOURI GAZ., (1893-4), p. 815)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Rea School
Description:	A name of unknown origin.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Reedsburg
Description:	Among the early towns of the county was a town located at Hill's Landing called Reedsburg. James and David Reed were the founders of this town. The site was soon abandoned and within the memory of the oldest living inhabitants, the site has been unknown. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 113)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Reynolds School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Rhoads
Description:	The town of Rhoads was named for the pioneer settler A.F. Rhoads. The post office is listed as Roads. The name Roads was originally a place name like "woods," "hill," and spelled Roads. Harrison says "Rhoads may be a Scandinavian form." (Harrison, Vol. II, p. 116; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 151)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Ridge
Description:	Ridge is a small settlement in Ridge Township. The name is probably descriptive of the topography of the country. (MISSOURI GAZ., (1873-4), p. 390)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Ridge Township
Description:	"The township is located on a high rolling prairie rich and fertile, every acre of which except occasional narrow margins along the creeks is susceptible of highest cultivation." The township evidently takes its name from its elevation on a high ridge. (Turner- Clark, Vol. I, pp. 104-105; W.R. Painter)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Riverside School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Roads School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Rockford School
Description:	Named for a town.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Rockford Township
Description:	Rockford Township was named from the ford across Grand River which is within its bounds. It has been from the earliest times designated as "Rockford" and has been an important crossing on the river. (Turner- Clark, Vol. I, p. 97; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; HIST. OF CARROLL COUNTY, p. 486)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Round Grove
Description:	Round Grove was the first post office in Moss Creek Township. It is presumed that there was a grove of trees there. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 134; W.R. Painter)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Round Grove School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	San Francisco
Description:	The plat of the city of San Francisco was filed for record April 20, 1858. Streets and alleys were dedicated to the public by John Dorcy, who owned the town site. It was located so near the town of Coloma, it is thought that it was intended to be a rival of Coloma. When it became quite evident that Coloma would be the trading point, San Francisco ceased to grow and town lots were turned again into farm property. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 127; Parker, p. 214)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Schootman School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Shanghai
Description:	See Miles Point.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Smith Township
Description:	Organized in 1872 and named in honor of John Smith, one of the pioneer settlers who was a resident of the township at the adoption of township organization. (Turner-Clark, pp. 90-2, 87; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	South Baker School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	South Carrollton
Description:	In 1868, South Carrollton was platted. This place was a shipping point and was located a mile south of Carrollton. It was thought by its promoters that a good town could be maintained at this point. For a few years the town thrived and some valuable improvements were made. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 113-14; CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; TOP. MAP, MARSHALL)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Stagner School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Stamm School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Standish (Newcomb)
Description:	Standish is the post office at Newcomb on the Santa Fe Railroad. Newcomb was named after a well known family. (TOP. MAP, MARSHALL; S.A. Clark; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 124; MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 1441; MISSOURI GAZ., (1925), p. 852)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Star School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Stauffer School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Stokes Mound School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Sugar Tree
Description:	For the derivation of the name see Sugar Tree Township. A post office called Sugar Tree is in the township, perhaps named after the township. The post office was established about 1889. (MISSOURI GAZ., (1889), p. 1451)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Sugar Tree Township
Description:	The township called Sugar Tree is so named because of the maple trees growing there. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 135)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Swan Lake School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Taylor School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Tina
Description:	The town of Tina was platted December 7, 1892. It was named in honor of Tina, a daughter of E.M. Gilchrist, the engineer who located the railroad. (Bert Moore; Postal Guide, (1915), p. 236; Postal Guide, (1925), p. 852; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, pp. 130-1)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Trotter School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Trotter Township
Description:	Trotter Township was named in honor of Judge James Trotter, who was for a number of years the judge of the county court and was also one of the earliest settlers of this township. James Trotter settled in the county in 1832. (CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 136)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Van Horn School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Van Horn Township
Description:	This township was named for Colonel R.T. Vanhorn who was a member of congress at one time and later was editor of the Kansas City JOURNAL. He was a member of congress at the time the township was named. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 124; HIST. OF CARROLL, p. 479)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Vien School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wakenda (Eugene City)
Description:	The town of Wakenda was named for the creek. The town was laid out in 1869. This place was also known as Eugene City. It was probably named after the township. (TOP. MAP, MARSHALL; Turner-Clark, p. 101; Postal Guide, (1915), p. 237; HIST. OF CARROLL, p. 483)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wakenda Stream
Description:	"There was a tradition among the Sioux Indians which established a belief in the natives that their deity Wyconda, had taken up his abode near the mouth of the stream. The sudden death of two warriors without any apparent cause produced that impression." Great quantities of fish were found here, and deer, elk, buffalo and turkey were abundant on this stream. The Indians, thinking that a stream, where such great quantities of fish and game abound must be sacred, called it "God's River." The Wakenda Stream has been variously spelled "Wyconda," "Wakenda" and "Wakanda." (Wetmore, p. 260; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 112, 132; Hodge, Vol. II, pp. 897-8)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wakenda Township
Description:	Wakenda Township derives its name from Wakenda Creek which runs through the northern portion of the township. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 112)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Walnut Grove School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Washington Township
Description:	Named after George Washington. The township was first settled in 1839. (Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 152; W.R. Painter)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wayside School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Webster School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	West Brown School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	West School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	West Smith School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wetherhold School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Whippoorwill School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	White Rock
Description:	The town of White Rock was never platted. It was thought at the time of the building of the Wabash Railroad that the white rock quarries would prove a nucleus of a town of some magnitude. Later the Rock, as the town came to be called, lost its prestige as a trading point and only the workmen of the quarries live in the neighborhood. (CARROLL COUNTY ATLAS, p. 17; Turner-Clark, Vol. I, p. 93)
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	White Rock School
Description:	A name of location.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wilson School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Winbrey School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Winsor City
Description:	See Dewitt
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Wooden School
Description:	A name of unknown origin.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Place name:	Woods School
Description:	A family name.
Source:	Adams, Orvyl Guy. "Place Names In The North Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.