Quarles, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Quarles was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community has the name of Benjamin L. Quarles, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Quarles, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 5 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°28′15″N 93°45′14″W / 38.47083°N 93.75389°W / 38.47083; -93.75389

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