Ishmael, Missouri Explained

Ishmael is an extinct town in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

A post office called Ishmael was established in 1929, and remained in operation until 1953.[1] The name "Ishmael" was assigned by postal authorities, according to local history.[2]

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37.8061°N -91.0567°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071506/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_washington.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 30, 2016 .

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