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

History

Farmer was platted in 1885, and taking its name from Moses Allen Farmer, an early settler.[2] A post office called Farmer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farmer, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Pike County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 7, 2016.

39°15′26″N 91°18′34″W / 39.25722°N 91.30944°W / 39.25722; -91.30944


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