Gentryville, Gentry County, Missouri

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

History

Gentry was platted in 1848, taking its name from Gentry County.[2] A post office called Gentryville was established in 1846, and remained in operation until 1938.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gentryville, Gentry County, Missouri
  2. "Gentry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2016.

Coordinates: 40°07′59″N 94°20′39″W / 40.13306°N 94.34417°W / 40.13306; -94.34417

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