Gamburg, Missouri Explained

Gamburg is an unincorporated community in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Gamburg was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1931.[1] The community derives its name from the last name of the local Gamblin family.[2]

References

36.6372°N -90.64°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 December 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220121842/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Ripley . 20 December 2016 .
  2. Web site: Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071854/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_ripley.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 14, 2016.

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