Drew, Missouri Explained

Drew is an unincorporated community in southern Laclede County, Missouri, United States. Drew is located on State Route B on a ridge east of Cobb Creek.[1] The townsite is at an elevation of 1109feet.

History

A post office at Drew was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1930.[2] The community has the name of S. E. Drew, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

37.5481°N -92.4683°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53,
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 October 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161024213932/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Laclede . 24 October 2016 .
  3. 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 .

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