Merritt, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Merritt was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1930.[2] William Merrit, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Merritt, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 28 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°53′55″N 92°52′10″W / 36.89861°N 92.86944°W / 36.89861; -92.86944

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