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Blaine, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°56′58″N 94°23′06″W / 37.9494801°N 94.3849506°W / 37.9494801; -94.3849506
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Blaine is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Blaine was platted in 1884, and named after James G. Blaine, an American statesman and Republican politician.[2] A post office called Blaine was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1888.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blaine, Missouri
  2. ^ "Vernon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2016.

37°56′58″N 94°23′06″W / 37.9494801°N 94.3849506°W / 37.9494801; -94.3849506