Winfield, Missouri
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YoSam.
N 38° 59.828 W 090° 44.410
15S E 695701 N 4318887
A river town, to survive the modern stuff was moved up on the hill after the Great Flood of 1993, the "downtown" still remains somewhat intact.
Waymark Code: WMVF0F
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2017
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County of city: Lincoln County
Location of city: SE portion of county on the Mississippi River, crossroads of MO-79 & MO-47 & MO-N
County location is Mid-Central on the eastern border (and bank of the Mississippi) of the state
Post office location: 298 W. Cherry St. & 3rd St., Winfield
Elevation: 449 ft (137 m)
Population: 1,418 (2013)
"A town in the northeast part of Monroe Township, forty-eight miles from St. Louis. It was surveyed and platted in October, 1879 and was incorporated in 1882. The post office was established by 1886. Named for Winfield Scott Kellam, on whose land the town was built." ~ Postal Guide; History of Lincoln, pages 453, 455; Williams, STATE OF MISSOURI, page 428; Andy J. Brown
"The City of Winfield is located in the eastern part of Lincoln County with the Mississippi River to the east and just a short 15 minute drive from Hwy. 70 (I-70) and Hwy. 79 (MO-79). Winfield offers a small town atmosphere with suburban convenience which includes family owned restaurants, a fairground with pavilion, ballpark, fast food, convenience stores, an up and coming main street, and much more. Whether you’re a tourist passing through, enjoying the eagles along the riverbanks, or planning to relocate, the City of Winfield welcomes you!" ~ The City of Winfield