Farmer, Missouri Explained

Farmer is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Farmer was platted in 1885, and taking its name from Moses Allen Farmer, an early settler.[1] A post office called Farmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[2]

References

39.2572°N -91.3094°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070919/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_pike.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 7, 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 7 December 2016.