Sturges, Missouri

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

History

A post office was established at Sturges in 1882, and remained in operation until 1937.[2] The community may derives its name from Samuel D. Sturgis, an officer in the Civil War.[3]

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



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