Rochester, Missouri

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

History

Rochester was platted in 1848.[2] The name is a transfer from Rochester, England.[2] A post office called Rochester was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1935.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rochester, Missouri
  2. 1 2 "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°54′44″N 94°41′05″W / 39.91222°N 94.68472°W / 39.91222; -94.68472


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