Boekerton, Missouri Explained

Boekerton is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Boekerton was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1918.[1] The community has the name of the local Boeker family.[2]

References

36.4039°N -89.7619°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 November 2016.
  2. Web site: New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071939/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_new_madrid.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 19, 2016 .