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Brevator, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°57′29″N 90°44′35″W / 38.95806°N 90.74306°W / 38.95806; -90.74306
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Brevator is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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Brevator was platted in 1880, and named after John Brevator, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Brevator was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1932.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brevator, Missouri
  2. ^ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 26, 2016.

38°57′29″N 90°44′35″W / 38.95806°N 90.74306°W / 38.95806; -90.74306