Arator, Missouri

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Arator is an extinct town in Pettis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

Arator was platted in 1830. [1] It is unclear why the name "Arator" was applied to this community. [1] A post office called Arator was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1862. [2] Besides the post office, Arator had a schoolhouse. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arator School (historical)

38°42′52″N93°05′30″W / 38.7145°N 93.0916°W / 38.7145; -93.0916


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