Drake, Missouri
Drake is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–1892), United States Senator.[3]
The Ruskaup House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drake, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 38°28′06″N 91°27′53″W / 38.46833°N 91.46472°W
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