Mumford, Missouri
Mumford is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Mumford was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1924.[2] The community has the name of the original owner of the site.[3]
Notable person
Leonard Dodson, a professional golfer, was born at Mumford.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mumford, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Greene County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ↑ McNew, Monte (2006). Golf in the Ozarks. Arcadia Publishing. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-7385-4033-7.
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Coordinates: 37°11′16″N 93°12′03″W / 37.18778°N 93.20083°W
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