Selmore, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Selmore was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] According to tradition, the community was named for a local merchant's vow to "sell more" wares than his competitor.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Selmore, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

36°58′05″N 93°13′49″W / 36.96806°N 93.23028°W / 36.96806; -93.23028


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