Martinsburg, Ripley County, Missouri

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

A post office called Martinsburgh was established in 1842, and remained in operation until 1867. [2] The community was named after John F. Martin, a local merchant. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinsburg (historical)
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.

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