Worcester, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Worcester was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after Worcester, Massachusetts, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worcester, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  3. "Audrain County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.



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