Umpire is an unincorporated community in southwestern Wright County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
The community is located on the north side of the Gasconade River, approximately five miles north of Mansfield.
History
A post office called Umpire was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1910.[2] It is unknown why the name "Umpire" was applied to this community.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Umpire, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ↑ "Wright County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
37°10′47″N 92°36′22″W / 37.17972°N 92.60611°W
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