Bristow, Missouri Explained

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

History

A post office called Bristow was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1901.[1] The community has the name of Joseph L. Bristow, a postal official and afterward U.S. Senator from Kansas.[2]

References

37.805°N -94.2644°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2016.
  2. 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 .

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