Fredericksburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Fredericksburg was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community derives its name from the Fredericks family, pioneer citizens.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fredericksburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 2 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°36′27″N 91°38′30″W / 38.60750°N 91.64167°W / 38.60750; -91.64167

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