Dunksburg, Missouri

Dunksburg is an unincorporated community in Johnson and Pettis counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Dunksburg was originally called Dunkley's Store, and under the latter name was founded in 1858, and named after B. F. Dunkley, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Dunksburg was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunksburg, Missouri
  2. "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°53′57″N 93°29′52″W / 38.89917°N 93.49778°W / 38.89917; -93.49778

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