Oyer, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Oyer was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] William Oyer, an early postmaster and local merchant, gave the community his last name.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oyer
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "St. Clair 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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