Stark, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Stark was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community has the name of Thomas Thornton Stark, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stark, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

39°22′21″N 91°01′29″W


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