Maupin, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Maupin was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] The community took its name from nearby Maupin Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maupin, 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°14′26″N 90°47′02″W / 38.24056°N 90.78389°W / 38.24056; -90.78389

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