Stokley (also spelled Stokeley) is an

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in northwest Pettis County, in the

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. The community is approximately five miles northwest of

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and six miles northeast of

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in adjacent Johnson County. It is on a county road 1.5 miles west of

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History

A post office called Stokley was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1902. The community most likely has the surname of a local family.

References

Unincorporated communities in Pettis County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{PettisCountyMO-geo-stub