Sumach, Missouri Explained

Sumach is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Sumack was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1896.[1] The community was so named on account of the sumach near the original town site.[2]

References

36.3239°N -89.9914°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 29 September 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071947/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_dunklin.html. 24 June 2016.

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