Welcome to Gorin ...
Gorin is located in Scotland County<1>.
The location of Gorin has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gorin, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
Gorin is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gorin lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Gorin is located in the (660) area code.
The ZIP code for Gorin: 63543<4>
Communities near Gorin ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gorin.
- Kahoka
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kahoka have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kahoka
- Kahoka is located in Clark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,031 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kahoka <5>
- Memphis
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memphis
- Memphis is located in Scotland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,815 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Memphis <5>
- Edina
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edina
- Edina is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,117 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edina <5>
- La Belle
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Belle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Belle
- La Belle is located in Lewis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 631 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Belle <5>
- Wyaconda
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyaconda
- Wyaconda is located in Clark County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
- Cantril
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cantril have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cantril
- Cantril is located in Van Buren County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cantril <5>
- Knox City
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knox City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knox City
- Knox City is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 202 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knox City <5>
- Baring
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baring
- Baring is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 125 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baring <5>
- Rutledge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutledge
- Rutledge is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 108 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rutledge <5>
- Luray
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gorin. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gorin.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gorin. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Gorin.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gorin. See our Newspapers Page for Gorin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gorin ...
Looking for more information about Gorin? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Gorin, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Gorin.
Adding Gorin to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Gorin in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Gorin was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Gorin post office opened in 1887.
We also found Gorin in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gorin.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gorin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Scotland, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gorin - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gorin). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gorin or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |