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Peers, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°38′03″N 91°07′19″W / 38.63417°N 91.12194°W / 38.63417; -91.12194
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Peers is an unincorporated community in Warren County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Peers was platted in 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Peers was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1973.[3] The community has the name of Charles E. Peers, a railroad promoter.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peers, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "Warren County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.

38°38′03″N 91°07′19″W / 38.63417°N 91.12194°W / 38.63417; -91.12194