Rochester, Missouri

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

History

Rochester was platted in 1848.[2] The name is a transfer from Rochester, England.[2] A post office called Rochester was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1935.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rochester, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°54′44″N 94°41′05″W / 39.91222°N 94.68472°W / 39.91222; -94.68472

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