Thorpe, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Thorpe was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of J. G. T. Thorpe, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thorpe, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. "Dallas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°29′16″N 92°59′52″W / 37.48778°N 92.99778°W / 37.48778; -92.99778


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