Farrenburg, Missouri Explained

Farrenburg (also spelled Farrenberg) is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Farrenburg was originally spelled "Farrenberg", and under the latter name was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] The community has the name of W. A. Farrenberg, the original owner of the site. A post office called Farrenberg was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1918.[2]

References

36.6881°N -89.5006°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945 . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 19, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071939/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_new_madrid.html . June 24, 2016 . dead .
  2. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 November 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161120150341/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=New+Madrid . 20 November 2016 .

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