Bancroft is an extinct hamlet in northeast Daviess County, in the

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. The community is 1.5 miles south-southeast of Gilman City in southeastern Harrison County.

History

Bancroft was laid out in 1859. A post office called Bancroft was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1901. The establishment of Gilman in 1890 led to the dissolution of Bancroft.

References

Former populated places in Daviess County, Missouri Former populated places in Missouri 1859 establishments in Missouri Populated places established in 1859 {{DaviessCountyMO-geo-stub