Garrettsburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Garrettsburg was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community has the name of Zach Garrett, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garrettsburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 4 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°41′15″N 94°42′04″W / 39.68750°N 94.70111°W / 39.68750; -94.70111

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