Delaware, Missouri

Delaware is an unincorporated community in eastern Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on Mahans Creek approximately four miles southwest of Eminence.

History

A post office called Delaware was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1941. The community was named after the Delaware Indians.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delaware, Missouri
  2. ↑ Bartlet, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1997 (1999 rev.)
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

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