Hemker, Missouri Explained

Hemker (Hemkerville) was an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri, but was dissolved in 1970 after the last residents moved out.[1] The community is now considered part of Robertsville, MO.

History

A post office was established at Hemker in 1885, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Richard Hemaker, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.[3]

References

38.3072°N -90.7775°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Writer Recalls the Boyd-Hendricks-Heideman Log Property in Hemker. 2020-09-02. The Missourian. en.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 30 September 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071257/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_franklin.html . 24 June 2016 .

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