Cleopatra, Missouri Explained

Cleopatra is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Cleopatra was originally called Somerset, and under the latter name was platted in 1856.[1] A post office called Cleopatra was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1905.[2]

References

40.5486°N -93.4044°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070345/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_mercer.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 5, 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 November 2016.

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