Azen, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Azen was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community most likely derives its name from the last name of William Babcock Hazen, an officer in the Civil War.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azen, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°33′35″N 92°02′18″W / 40.55972°N 92.03833°W / 40.55972; -92.03833


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