White Bear, Missouri Explained

White Bear is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Variant names were Bear Creek, Bear Creek Station, and Whiteledge. A post office called White Ledge was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1904.[1] White Bear was named for a product made by a local lime kiln.[2]

References

39.6983°N -91.4608°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 3 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070655/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_marion.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 3, 2016.

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