Burnham, Missouri

Burnham is an unincorporated community in Howell County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Burnham was platted in 1882, and named after C. B. Burnham, a railroad official.[2] A post office called Burnham was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1951.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burnham, Missouri
  2. "Howell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2016.

Coordinates: 36°55′36″N 91°57′28″W / 36.92667°N 91.95778°W / 36.92667; -91.95778

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