Newcomer, Missouri

History

A post office called Newcomer was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] W. F. Newcomer, an early postmaster, most likely gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newcomer, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  3. "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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