Mayesburg, Missouri

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

History

Mayesburg was laid out in 1878, and most likely was named in honor of J. M. Mayes, a local merchant.^[2] A post office called Mayesburgh was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayesburg, Missouri
^ "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

38°24′09″N 94°05′10″W / 38.40250°N 94.08611°W / 38.40250; -94.08611

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

[2] "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[3] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.

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