Gamburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Gamburg was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community derives its name from the last name of the local Gamblin family.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gamburg, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

36°38′14″N 90°38′24″W / 36.63722°N 90.64000°W / 36.63722; -90.64000


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