Graysville 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 eastern
Putnam County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is on
Missouri Route 149
Route 149 is a highway in northern Missouri. Its northern terminus is at the Iowa state line where it continues as Appanoose County Route T30; its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 36
U.S. Route 36 (US 36) is an east–west Unit ...
.
Unionville is approximately eleven miles to the west.
History
A post office called Graysville was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1906. The community has the name of one Mr. Gray, who was credited with securing a post office for the town.
References
Unincorporated communities in Putnam County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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