Delaware, Missouri Explained

Delaware is an unincorporated community in eastern Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on Mahans Creek approximately four miles southwest of Eminence.^[1]

History

A post office called Delaware was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1941.^[2] The community was named after the Delaware Indians.^[3]

References

37.1033°N -91.4081°W

Notes and References

1. Bartlet, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1997 (1999 rev.)
2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2016.
3. Web site: Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071719/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_shannon.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 25, 2016 .