Koester, Missouri

Koester is an unincorporated community in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Koester was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community has the name of C. E. Koester, the proprietor of a local mill.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koester, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.



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