Bem, Missouri Explained

Bem is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Bem was established in 1856 and remained in operation until 1934.^[1] It is unknown to the State Historical Society of Missouri why the name of "Bem" was applied to this community.^[2]

The Peenie Petroglyph Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

References

38.2658°N -91.47°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2016.
2. Web site: Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 2 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418052819/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_gasconade.html . 18 April 2016 .