May is an
unincorporated community in northwest
McDonald County, in the
U.S. state of
Missouri. The community is on the banks of
Buffalo Creek, approximately south of the McDonald-
Newton
Newton most commonly refers to:
* Isaac Newton (1642–1726/1727), English scientist
* Newton (unit), SI unit of force named after Isaac Newton
Newton may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Newton'' (film), a 2017 Indian film
* Newton ( ...
county line.
History
A post office called May was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1907.
Some say the community has the name of May Maynard, the daughter of a local physician, while others believe the place name is derived directly from the doctor's last name.
References
Unincorporated communities in McDonald County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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