Bainbridge, Missouri
Bainbridge is an unincorporated community in Cape Girardeau County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Bainbridge was established in 1821, and remained in operation until 1835.[2] The community was named after a local family who were proprietors of a ferry near the site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bainbridge, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Cape Girardeau County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 37°24′36″N 89°26′13″W / 37.410°N 89.437°W
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