Arator, Missouri
Arator is an extinct town in Pettis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Arator was platted in 1830. It is unclear why the name "Arator" was applied to this community. A post office called Arator was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1862. Besides the post office, Arator had a schoolhouse.
References
- ^ "Pettis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arator School (historical)
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