Mabel, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Mabel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The origin or namesake of the name Mabel is uncertain.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mabel, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°49′18″N 94°12′00″W / 39.82167°N 94.20000°W / 39.82167; -94.20000


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