Blackjack, Missouri
Blackjack is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
The community was named for blackjack oak trees near the original town site.[2] A variant name was "Sample".[1] A post office called Sample was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1915.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blackjack
- "St. Clair County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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