Rowena, Missouri Explained

Rowena is an unincorporated community in Audrain County, Missouri, United States.

History

A post office called Rowena was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1912.[1] The community was named after Hiley Rowe, a local merchant.[2]

References

39.3258°N -92.0578°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Audrain County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 30 August 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070915/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_audrain.html. 24 June 2016.

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