Fredericksburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Fredericksburg (Fredericksburgh) was established prior September 30, 1865, by George Hopkins, an emigrant from Heyshott, Sussex, England.[2] At the time it was listed as being in Fredericksburgh, Gasconade County, Missouri. It remained in operation until 1922.[3] The community derives its name from the Fredericks family, pioneer citizens.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fredericksburg, Missouri
  2. Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959, Volume 1, page 189
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 2, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  4. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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