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

History

A post office called Azen was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community most likely derives its name from the last name of William Babcock Hazen, an officer in the Civil War.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Azen, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  3. "Scotland County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

40°33′35″N 92°02′18″W / 40.55972°N 92.03833°W / 40.55972; -92.03833


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