Oscar, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Oscar was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community has the name of Oscar Bradford, the son of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oscar, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  3. "Texas County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.

Coordinates: 37°24′51″N 91°49′50″W / 37.41417°N 91.83056°W / 37.41417; -91.83056

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