Terry, Missouri

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

For the extinct town in Pemiscot County, see Terry, Pemiscot County, Missouri.

History

A post office called Terry was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] Thomas Terry, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Terry, Missouri
  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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