Umpire, Missouri

Umpire is an unincorporated community in southwestern Wright County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

The community is located on the north side of the Gasconade River, approximately five miles north of Mansfield.

History

A post office called Umpire was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] It is unknown why the name "Umpire" was applied to this community.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Umpire, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  3. "Wright County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.



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