Bem, Missouri
Bem is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Bem was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] It is unknown to the State Historical Society of Missouri why the name of "Bem" was applied to this community.[3]
The Peenie Petroglyph Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bem, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
Municipalities and communities of Gasconade County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 38°15′57″N 91°28′12″W / 38.26583°N 91.47000°W
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