Selmore, Missouri Explained

Selmore is an unincorporated community in Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Selmore was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1915.[1] According to tradition, the community was named for a local merchant's vow to "sell more" wares than his competitor.[2]

References

36.9681°N -93.2303°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 19 September 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071710/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_christian.html. 24 June 2016.

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