Hemple, Missouri

Hemple is an unincorporated community in northwestern Clinton County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located about three miles southwest of Stewartsville.

A post office called Hemple was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] According to the State Historical Society of Missouri, the source of the name Hemple is obscure.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hemple, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  3. "Clinton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°43′32″N 94°33′42″W / 39.72556°N 94.56167°W / 39.72556; -94.56167


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