Burr, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Burr was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community has the name of Moses Burr, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burr, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°30′07″N 90°59′10″W / 36.50194°N 90.98611°W / 36.50194; -90.98611

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