Coordinates: 37°01′25″N 94°14′31″W / 37.02361°N 94.24194°W / 37.02361; -94.24194

Pepsin, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Pepsin was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] It is unknown why the name "Pepsin" was applied to this community.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pepsin, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. "Newton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.

37°01′25″N 94°14′31″W / 37.02361°N 94.24194°W / 37.02361; -94.24194