Spencerburg, Missouri Explained

Spencerburg is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Spencerburg was platted in 1836, taking its name from nearby Spencer Creek.[1] An old spelling was "Spencersburg". A post office called Spencersburg was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1903.[2]

References

39.4217°N -91.3878°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070919/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_pike.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 7, 2016.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 7 December 2016.

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