McCune, Missouri

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

History

Variant names were "McCunes" and "McCune Station".[1] A post office called McCunes Station was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community has the name of John and William McCune, pioneer citizens.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McCune
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. 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°24′20″N 91°14′46″W / 39.40556°N 91.24611°W / 39.40556; -91.24611


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