Drake, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–1892), United States Senator.[3]

The Ruskaup House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drake, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.



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