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

History

A post office called North River was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1887.[2] The community took its name from the nearby North River.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North River, 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.

39°50′38″N 91°29′23″W / 39.84389°N 91.48972°W / 39.84389; -91.48972


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