Hamlet, Missouri

Hamlet is an unincorporated community in Cedar County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

The community was named after Charles Hamlet, a local merchant.[1] A variant name was Sexson.[2] A post office called Sexson was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. "Cedar County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamlet, Missouri
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°45′26″N 93°38′28″W / 37.75722°N 93.64111°W / 37.75722; -93.64111

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