Mayesburg is an unincorporated community in Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Mayesburg was laid out in 1878, and most likely was named in honor of J. M. Mayes, a local merchant.[2] A post office called Mayesburgh was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mayesburg, Missouri
- ↑ "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°24′09″N 94°05′10″W / 38.40250°N 94.08611°W
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