Stark, Missouri Explained

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

History

A post office called Stark was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community has the name of Thomas Thornton Stark, the original owner of the town site.[2]

References

39.3725°N -91.0247°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 7 December 2016.
  2. 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.

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