Grimmet, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Grimmet was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1937.[2] The community was named after Samuel Grimmett, a settler who was credited with securing the town a post office.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grimmet, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 10 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°46′53″N 92°00′24″W / 36.78139°N 92.00667°W / 36.78139; -92.00667

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