Gamburg is an unincorporated community in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Gamburg was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1931.[2] The community derives its name from the last name of the local Gamblin family.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gamburg, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
36°38′14″N 90°38′24″W / 36.63722°N 90.64000°W
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