Drake, Missouri Explained

Drake is an unincorporated community in Gasconade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936.[1] The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–1892), United States Senator.[2]

The Ruskaup House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

References

38.4683°N -91.4647°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161002192217/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Gasconade . 2 October 2016 .
  2. Web site: Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 2 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160418052819/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_gasconade.html . 18 April 2016 .

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