Maupin, Missouri Explained

Maupin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Maupin was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1942.[1] The community took its name from nearby Maupin Creek.[2]

References

38.2406°N -90.7839°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 30 September 2016.
  2. 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 .