Brevator, Missouri

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

History

Brevator was platted in 1880, and named after John Brevator, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Brevator was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1932.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brevator, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°57′29″N 90°44′35″W / 38.95806°N 90.74306°W / 38.95806; -90.74306


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