Martinsburg, Ripley County, Missouri Explained

Martinsburg is an extinct town in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. A post office called Martinsburgh was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1867.[1] The community was named after John F. Martin, a local merchant.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 14 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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