Lakeland, Missouri facts for kids

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Lakeland is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Lakeland was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1860. It is unknown why the name "Lakeland" was applied to this community, as there were no known lakes near the original town site.

Municipalities and communities of Shelby County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Shelbyville

Cities	Clarence Hunnewell Shelbina Shelbyville

Villages	Bethel Leonard

Townships	Bethel Black Creek Clay Jackson Jefferson Lentner North River Salt River Taylor Tiger Fork

Unincorporated communities	Burksville Cherry Box Elgin Emden Enterprise Epworth Hagers Grove Kellerville Kendall Kirby Lakeland Lakenan Lentner Maud Oakdale Sigsbee Walkersville

Ghost town	Hebron

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