Boynton is an

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in Sullivan County, in the

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. The community is on

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, east of

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and north-northeast of

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. East Locust Creek flows past the west side of the community. The

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passed through the community.

History

Boynton was

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ted in 1877, and most likely named after Sumner Boynton, a county official. A post office called Boynton was established in 1876 and remained in operation until 1953.

References

Unincorporated communities in Sullivan County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{SullivanCountyMO-geo-stub