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Vicksburg, Missouri

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Vicksburg is an unincorporated community in Pemiscot County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Vicksburg was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The community was named after J. P. Vickery, a local schoolteacher.[3]

References

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