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Baryties, Missouri

Baryties is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Baryties was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1931. The community was so named on account of deposits of barytes in the area.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baryties, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.

38°03′43″N 90°39′30″W / 38.06194°N 90.65833°W / 38.06194; -90.65833