Delaware, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Delaware was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1941.[2] The community was named after the Delaware Indians.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delaware, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  3. "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.



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