Farrenburg (also spelled Farrenberg) is an unincorporated community in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
History
Farrenburg was originally spelled "Farrenberg", and under the latter name was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community has the name of W. A. Farrenberg, the original owner of the site. A post office called Farrenberg was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1918.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farrenburg
- ^ "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of New Madrid County, Missouri, United States | ||
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County seat: New Madrid | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
36°41′17″N 89°30′02″W / 36.68806°N 89.50056°W / 36.68806; -89.50056
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