Parsons, Missouri
Parsons is an unincorporated community in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Early variant names were "Parson" and "Gath".[1] A post office called Gath was established in 1881, the name was changed to Parson in 1881, and the post office closed in 1901.[2] The present name is after Parson Creek.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parsons
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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