Oyer, Missouri Explained

Oyer is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Oyer was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1935.[1] William Oyer, an early postmaster and local merchant, gave the community his last name.[2]

References

37.9606°N -93.8711°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2016.
  2. Web site: St. Clair County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071333/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_saint_clair.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 27, 2016 .

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