Koenig, Missouri Explained

Koenig is an unincorporated community in Osage County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Koenig was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1920.[1] The community was named after early postmaster Henry G. King (King is "Koenig" in German).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 November 2016.
  2. Book: How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named . The State Historical Society of Missouri . Eaton, David Wolfe . 1917 . 337.

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