Epworth, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Epworth was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after a local Methodist church, which in turn was named after Epworth, Lincolnshire, an important place in Methodism.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Epworth, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Shelby County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

39°53′39″N 92°05′40″W / 39.89417°N 92.09444°W / 39.89417; -92.09444


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