Gazette, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Gazette was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] It is unknown why the name "Gazette" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gazette, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

Coordinates: 39°12′16″N 91°23′46″W / 39.20444°N 91.39611°W / 39.20444; -91.39611


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