Fredericksburg, Missouri Explained

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

History

A post office called Fredericksburg (Fredericksburgh) was established prior September 30, 1865, by George Hopkins, an emigrant from Heyshott, Sussex, England.[1] At the time it was listed as being in Fredericksburgh, Gasconade County, Missouri. It remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community derives its name from the Fredericks family, pioneer citizens.[3]

References

38.6075°N -91.6417°W

Notes and References

  1. Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959, Volume 1, page 189
  2. 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 .
  3. 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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