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

History

A post office called Bernheimer was established in 1893, closed temporarily in 1895, reopened in 1897, and was discontinued in 1945.[2] The community has the name of Joseph Bernheimer, a St. Louis capitalist.[3]

The Katy Trail, a 225-mile long bike path, passes through Bernheimer.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bernheimer, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. "Warren County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

38°40′05″N 91°15′18″W / 38.66806°N 91.25500°W / 38.66806; -91.25500


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