Himmel is an extinct town in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Himmel was established in 1920, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community derives its name from the last name of I. Himmelberger, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Himmel
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

36°58′34″N 89°45′10″W / 36.97611°N 89.75278°W / 36.97611; -89.75278


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