Brazil is an extinct town in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Brazil was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] It is unknown why the name "Brazil" was applied to this community.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brazil
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°50′46″N 91°03′48″W / 37.84611°N 91.06333°W
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