Georgetown, Missouri
Georgetown, Missouri | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Nickname(s): Show-Me-Town | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Pettis |
Elevation | 833 ft (249 m) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Georgetown is an unincorporated community or populated place (Class Code U6) located in Pettis County. The elevation is 833 feet.[1]
History
Georgetown was platted in 1833, and named after Georgetown, Kentucky, the native home of a first settler.[2] A post office called Georgetown was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1921.[3]
References
- ↑ http://missouri.hometownlocator.com/mo/pettis/georgetown.cfm
- ↑ "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
Coordinates: 38°45′31″N 93°14′17″W / 38.75861°N 93.23806°W
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