Clifton is an
unincorporated community
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in
Schuyler County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
History
A post office called Clifton was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1904. The community most likely has the name of a local family. The area was sometimes called "Germania".
References
Unincorporated communities in Schuyler County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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