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

History

Orrsburg was laid out in 1881, and named after an early settler.[2] A post office called Orrsburg was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

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

40°25′51″N 94°43′17″W / 40.43083°N 94.72139°W / 40.43083; -94.72139


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