Bushburg, Missouri

Bushburg (formerly spelled Bushberg) is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Bushberg was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community derives its name from Isador Bush, the operator of a local plant nursery.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bushburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°18′19″N 90°22′35″W / 38.30528°N 90.37639°W / 38.30528; -90.37639

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