Sharpsburg, Missouri
Appearance
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]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sharpsburg, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Jefferson City News And Tribune Archives, Nov 4, 1934, p. 16". NewspaperArchive.com. 4 November 1934. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
39°41′13″N 91°45′45″W / 39.68694°N 91.76250°W