Jaegers Shop, Missouri
Jaegers Shop is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
Variant names were "Cedar Fork", Cedarfork", and "Jaeger".[1] The name Cedar Fork was after nearby Cedar Fork creek, while Jaeger was the name of William F. Jaeger, a local blacksmith.[2] A post office called Cedar Fork was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jaegers Shop
- ↑ "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 38°27′40″N 91°17′58″W / 38.46111°N 91.29944°W
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