Case, Warren County, Missouri

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

History

Case had its start in the 1890s when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Case was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1946.[3] The community most likely has the name of a railroad promoter.[2]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Case, Warren County, Missouri
  2. "Warren County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.



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