Bushburg (formerly spelled Bushberg) is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Bushberg was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community derives its name from Isador Bush, the operator of a local plant nursery.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bushburg, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

38°18′19″N 90°22′35″W / 38.30528°N 90.37639°W / 38.30528; -90.37639


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