Jeffriesburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Jeffriesburgh was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] Some say the community was named after Elisha Betts Jeffries, a local politician, while others believe the namesake was Achilles Whitehead Jeffries, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jeffriesburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  3. "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°26′25″N 91°05′18″W / 38.44028°N 91.08833°W / 38.44028; -91.08833

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