Orrsburg, Missouri

West Union Church and Cemetery at Orrsburg, Missouri

Orrsburg is an extinct community in northeastern Nodaway County, ^[1] in the U.S. state of Missouri. ^[2]

History

Orrsburg was laid out in 1881, and named after an early settler. ^[3] A post office called Orrsburg was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1902. ^[4] A variant spelling of "Orrsburgh" was prevalent. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

References

1. Missouri State Highway Commission (1926). Map of Missouri Showing State Road System, Route Numbers, Road Conditions and Points of Interest (Map). Jefferson City: Missouri State Highway Commission. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orrsburg, Missouri
3. "Nodaway County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
5. "Plat Book of Nodaway County Missouri 1893". Historic Map Works. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
6. "The Maryville Tribune's map of Nodaway County, Missouri, 1903". Library of Congress. The Maryville Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
7. "Records of the Post Office Department, Missouri: Newton - Osage". National Archves Catalog. Retrieved May 20, 2025.

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