Mabel, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Mabel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The origin or namesake of the name Mabel is uncertain.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mabel, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°49′18″N 94°12′00″W / 39.82167°N 94.20000°W / 39.82167; -94.20000

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