Deer, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Deer was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1932.[2] The community most likely was so named on account of deer in the area.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deer, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Osage County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.

38°37′19″N 91°47′49″W / 38.62194°N 91.79694°W / 38.62194; -91.79694


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