Bahner, Missouri
Bahner is a tiny unincorporated rural hamlet in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. There is only one church at Bahner, and a half-dozen homes.
Bahner, Missouri | |
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  Bahner, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′10″N 93°07′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 713536[1] |
History
A post office called Bahner was established in 1882 which remained in operation until 1907.[2] Edward Bahner, an early postmaster, most likely gave the community his name.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bahner, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Pettis County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Pettis County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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