Earl, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Earl was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after Earl Sexton, the son of a local merchant.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Earl, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)



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