Stark, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Stark was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of Thomas Thornton Stark, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stark, Missouri
  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°22′21″N 91°01′29″W / 39.37250°N 91.02472°W / 39.37250; -91.02472


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