Shackleford is an unincorporated community in Saline County, Missouri, United States.[1]

History

Shackleford was laid out in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Shackleford was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1959.[3] The community has the name of Thomas Shackleford, a railroad official.[2]

References

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  2. ^ "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived June 24, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 December 2016.