McCracken, Missouri

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

History

A post office called McCracken was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community was named after Samuel McCracken, a local merchant.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McCracken, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°01′03″N 93°09′29″W / 37.01750°N 93.15806°W / 37.01750; -93.15806


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