Coordinates: 39°41′13″N 91°45′45″W / 39.68694°N 91.76250°W / 39.68694; -91.76250

Sharpsburg, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Sharpsburg was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1869.[2] The community has the name of Richard Sharp, a pioneer minister.[3] Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri William T. Ragland was born here.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sharpsburg, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Jefferson City News And Tribune Archives, Nov 4, 1934, p. 16". NewspaperArchive.com. November 4, 1934. Retrieved May 8, 2020.

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