Prior, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Prior was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1939.[2] The community was named after an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prior, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. "Douglas County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 28 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°00′08″N 92°18′06″W / 37.00222°N 92.30167°W / 37.00222; -92.30167

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