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

History

A post office called Garrettsburg was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community has the name of Zach Garrett, a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Garrettsburg, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Buchanan County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

39°41′15″N 94°42′04″W / 39.68750°N 94.70111°W / 39.68750; -94.70111


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