Barnumton, Missouri

Barnumton is an unincorporated community in Camden County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Barnumton was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1956.[2] The community's name honors a Barnum family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barnumton, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°06′36″N 92°56′12″W / 38.11000°N 92.93667°W / 38.11000; -92.93667

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