Chantilly is an

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in Lincoln County, in the

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. The

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classifies it as a historically populated place.

History

Chantilly was laid out in 1852, and named after

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, in France. A post office called Chantilly was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1918.

References

Unincorporated communities in Lincoln County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{LincolnCountyMO-geo-stub