Deer, Missouri

Deer is an unincorporated community in Osage County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.^[1]

History

A post office called Deer was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1932.^[2] The community most likely was so named on account of deer in the area.^[3]

References

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

38°37′19″N 91°47′49″W / 38.62194°N 91.79694°W / 38.62194; -91.79694

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer, Missouri

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 26, 2016.

[3] "Osage County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.

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