Drake, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Drake was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1936. [2] The community has the name of Charles D. Drake (1811–1892), United States Senator. [3]

The Ruskaup House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Drake, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Gasconade County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

Coordinates: 38°28′06″N91°27′53″W / 38.46833°N 91.46472°W / 38.46833; -91.46472