Thorpe, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Thorpe was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of J. G. T. Thorpe, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thorpe, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°29′16″N 92°59′52″W / 37.48778°N 92.99778°W / 37.48778; -92.99778

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