Spencerburg, Missouri

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

History

Spencerburg was platted in 1836, taking its name from nearby Spencer Creek.[2] An old spelling was "Spencersburg".[1] A post office called Spencersburg was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spencerburg
  2. "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 December 2016.



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