Millersburg, Missouri

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

History

Millersburg was platted in 1829.[2] The community derives its name from Thomas Miller, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office called Millersburg was established in 1830, and remained in operation until 1953.[4]

Notable people

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Millersburg, Missouri
  2. "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 208.
  4. "Callaway County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  5. United States Department of Agriculture-Beverly Thomas Galloway papers

Coordinates: 38°53′55″N 92°07′25″W / 38.89861°N 92.12361°W / 38.89861; -92.12361

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