Cyrene, Missouri
Cyrene is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Cyrene was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1964.[2] The community was named after Cyrene, Libya, a place mentioned in the Bible.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cyrene, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ↑ "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
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Coordinates: 39°17′11″N 91°06′24″W / 39.28639°N 91.10667°W
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