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

History

Farmer was platted in 1885, and taking its name from Moses Allen Farmer, an early settler.[2] A post office called Farmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farmer, Missouri
  2. "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

39°15′26″N 91°18′34″W / 39.25722°N 91.30944°W / 39.25722; -91.30944


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