Blaine, Missouri Explained

Blaine is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Blaine was platted in 1884, and named after James G. Blaine, an American statesman and Republican politician.[1] A post office called Blaine was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1888.[2]

References

37.9495°N -94.385°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071326/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_vernon.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 29, 2016 .
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2016.

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