Bernheimer, Missouri Explained

Bernheimer is an unincorporated community in Warren County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Bernheimer was established in 1893, closed temporarily in 1895, reopened in 1897, and was discontinued in 1945.^[1] The community has the name of Joseph Bernheimer, a St. Louis capitalist.^[2]

The Katy Trail, a 225-mile long bike path, passes through Bernheimer.

References

38.6681°N -91.255°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 December 2016.
2. Web site: Warren County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071057/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_warren.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 30, 2016 .