Gamma, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Gamma was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] It is unknown why the name "Gamma" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gamma, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  3. "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.

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