Azen, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Azen was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907. [2] The community most likely derives its name from the last name of William Babcock Hazen, an officer in the Civil War. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azen, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°33′35″N92°02′18″W / 40.55972°N 92.03833°W / 40.55972; -92.03833


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