Sharpsburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Sharpsburg was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1869. [2] The community has the name of Richard Sharp, a pioneer minister. [3]

Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri William T. Ragland was born here. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sharpsburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  3. "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. "Jefferson City News And Tribune Archives, Nov 4, 1934, p. 16". NewspaperArchive.com. 4 November 1934. Retrieved 8 May 2020.

Coordinates: 39°41′13″N91°45′45″W / 39.68694°N 91.76250°W / 39.68694; -91.76250