Burns, Missouri Explained

Burns is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community is located on the east side of the Pomme de Terre River at the junction of Missouri routes 32 and AA between Bolivar and Buffalo.[1]

History

A post office called Burns was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The community has the name of Thomas J., an early settler.[3]

References

37.6047°N -93.3092°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 52,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 10 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Polk County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071416/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_polk.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 10, 2016.

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