Owen, Missouri

Owen is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Owen was platted in 1884, and named after James W. Owen, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Owen was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1915.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 38°55′08″N 90°51′54″W / 38.91889°N 90.86500°W / 38.91889; -90.86500


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