Farrenburg, Missouri

Farrenburg (also spelled Farrenberg) is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Farrenburg was originally spelled "Farrenberg", and under the latter name was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community has the name of W. A. Farrenberg, the original owner of the site.[2] A post office called Farrenberg was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1918.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farrenburg
  2. ^ a b "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.

36°41′17″N 89°30′02″W / 36.68806°N 89.50056°W / 36.68806; -89.50056


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