Hemker, Missouri
Hemker is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office was established at Hemker in 1885, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Richard Hemaker, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hemker, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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