Clapper, Missouri Explained

Clapper is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Clapper was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1906.[1] The community has the name of Henry Clapper, a railroad promoter.[2]

References

39.59°N -91.8453°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 10 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Monroe County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070849/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_monroe.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 10, 2016.

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