Orange, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Orange was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The origin of the name Orange is uncertain.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orange, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. "Lawrence County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°02′42″N 93°43′01″W / 37.04500°N 93.71694°W / 37.04500; -93.71694

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