Bear Branch, Missouri
Bear Branch is an unincorporated community in Linn County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Bear Branch was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community took its name from nearby Bear Branch creek.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bear Branch, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ↑ "Linn County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
Coordinates: 39°56′29″N 93°02′02″W / 39.94139°N 93.03389°W
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