Chapel, Putnam County, Missouri

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

History

Chapel was originally named Quakersville; the present name is after the local Quaker chapel.[2] A post office called Chapel was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chapel, Putnam County, Missouri
  2. "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 December 2016.



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