Peers, Missouri

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

History

Peers was platted in 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Peers was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1973.[3] The community has the name of Charles E. Peers, a railroad promoter.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peers, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Warren County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.

Coordinates: 38°38′03″N 91°07′19″W / 38.63417°N 91.12194°W / 38.63417; -91.12194


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