Gamma, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Gamma was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] It is unknown why the name "Gamma" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gamma, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.

Coordinates: 39°04′02″N 91°20′30″W / 39.06722°N 91.34167°W / 39.06722; -91.34167


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