Gaines, Missouri
Gaines is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Gaines was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community has the name of Ben Gaines, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gaines, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 38°17′14″N 93°39′42″W / 38.28722°N 93.66167°W
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