Case, Laclede County, Missouri Explained
Case is an unincorporated community in northern Laclede County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was on Missouri Route E approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Eldridge.[1]
History
A post office called Case was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1876.[2] The community was named after John Case, a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
37.8439°N -92.7639°W
Notes and References
- Macks Creek, MO, 15 Minute Tpographi Quadrangle, USGS, 1934 (1959 rev.) (from the coordinates)
- Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 24 October 2016.
- Web site: Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 24 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071428/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_laclede.html . 24 June 2016 .