Pyrmont, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Pyrmont was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1911.[2] It is uncertain why the name "Pyrmont" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pyrmont, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  3. "Morgan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.

Coordinates: 38°30′32″N 93°01′11″W / 38.50889°N 93.01972°W / 38.50889; -93.01972

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