Purman, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Purman was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community has the name of one Mr. Purman, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Purman, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. 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°31′22″N 90°44′48″W / 36.52278°N 90.74667°W / 36.52278; -90.74667


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