Kilwinning is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Kilwinning was originally called Uniontown, and under the latter name was platted in 1857.[2] A post office called Kilwinning was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907.[3] The community's name is a transfer from Kilwinning, in Scotland.[2]

References

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  2. ^ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived June 24, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 December 2016.