Halls is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Buchanan County, in the
U.S. state
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory where it shares its sover ...
of
Missouri
Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
.
History
A former variant name was "Eveline". A post office called Eveline was established in 1866, the name was changed to Halls in 1876, and the post office closed in 1954. The present name honors
Willard Preble Hall
William Willard Preble Hall (May 9, 1820November 2, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 17th Governor of Missouri from 1864 to 1865 during the last years of the American Civil War.
Early years
Hall was born in Harpers ...
, 17th Governor of Missouri.
References
Unincorporated communities in Buchanan County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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