Jimtown, Missouri

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Jimtown is an extinct hamlet in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place, but the exact location of the town site is unknown. [1] However, it may be located near the present day village of Country Club, Missouri. [2]

Jimtown was founded in 1839. [3] A post office called Jamestown was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1850. [4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jimtown, Missouri
  2. ↑ Colton, J.H. "Colton's new map of Missouri". The State Historical Society of Missouri. J.H. Colton & Co. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2016.


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