Branums Point, Missouri

Branums Point (also known as Branum) is an extinct town in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Branum's Point was founded ca. 1830 by Michael Branum, and named for him.[2] A post office called Branum was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Branums Point
  2. "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 36°00′03″N 90°06′34″W / 36.00083°N 90.10944°W / 36.00083; -90.10944

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