Martinsburg, Ripley County, Missouri
Martinsburg is an extinct town in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
A post office called Martinsburgh was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1867.[2] The community was named after John F. Martin, a local merchant.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinsburg (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ "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°35′16″N 90°41′26″W / 36.587836°N 90.690673°W
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