Sperry, Missouri Explained

Sperry is an unincorporated community in Adair County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. A fencing business is the only business or service at Sperry; there are also a few homes.

History

A post office called Sperry was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community's name is a transfer from Sperry, Michigan.[2]

References

40.2797°N -92.4886°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Adair County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 30 August 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070526/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_adair.html. 24 June 2016.

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