Fairmont, Missouri

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

History

Fairmont was laid out in 1851, and named for its lofty elevation.[2] A post office called Fairmont was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairmont, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°19′53″N 91°54′36″W / 40.33139°N 91.91000°W / 40.33139; -91.91000


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