Parker, Missouri Explained

Parker is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called "Parkers Station" was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1883.[1] The community has the name of the Parker family, proprietor of a local sawmill.[2]

References

37.0644°N -89.6714°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 24 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071919/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_scott.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 24, 2016.

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