Maurine, Missouri

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

History

Maurine was platted in 1885, and named by a first settler in memory of his child who had died in infancy.[2] A post office called Maurine was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maurine, Missouri
  2. "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°29′27″N 93°54′45″W / 38.49083°N 93.91250°W / 38.49083; -93.91250

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