Selmore, Missouri
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. According to tradition, the community was named for a local merchant's vow to "sell more" wares than his competitor.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Selmore, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ^ "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
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36°58′05″N 93°13′49″W / 36.96806°N 93.23028°W
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