Tulip, Missouri

Tulip is an unincorporated community in Audrain and Monroe counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office was established at Tulip in 1879, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was so named by a settler who was fond of tulips.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tulip, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  3. "Monroe County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

Coordinates: 39°20′34″N 92°09′26″W / 39.34278°N 92.15722°W / 39.34278; -92.15722


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