Peru, Missouri
Peru is an extinct town in Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
A post office called Peru was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community's name may be a transfer from Peru in South America.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peru (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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