Hereford, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Hereford was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after the Hereford cattle near the site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hereford, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  3. "Callaway County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 7 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°59′30″N 92°05′38″W / 38.99167°N 92.09389°W / 38.99167; -92.09389

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