Byron, Missouri Explained

Byron is an unincorporated community in Osage County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Byron was established in 1864, and remained in operation until 1920.[1] The community was named after Lord Byron, according to local history.[2]

References

38.3353°N -91.7108°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Osage County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071217/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_osage.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 26, 2016.

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