History · Millard

Millard’s history is
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The story

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Millard was laid out in 1872, and most likely named after Maggie A. Miller, one of the founders. A post office called Millard was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1942.

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Before
2000
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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Millard is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Millard has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Dr. E. Sanborn Smith House in Kirksville, 5.9 miles away.

How a place gets listed

1Talk to the stateEvery nomination goes through the State Historic Preservation Office. Owners, towns and historical societies can start one.
2Try a local or state list firstMany states keep their own register with a shorter form, a common first step for old barns, halls and schoolhouses.
3Write it upA nomination covers the history, photos and a map. Dr. E. Sanborn Smith House’s page links to a real one.
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