Parsons, Missouri Explained

Parsons is an unincorporated community in Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Early variant names were "Parson" and "Gath". A post office called Gath was established in 1881, the name was changed to Parson in 1881, and the post office closed in 1901.[1] The present name is after Parson Creek.[2]

References

40.0786°N -93.2719°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Sullivan County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070456/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_sullivan.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 27, 2016.

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