Renfro, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Renfro was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community derives its name from James P. Renfrow, the proprietor of a local mill.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Renfro, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Moniteau County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.

Coordinates: 38°51′41″N 92°30′27″W / 38.86139°N 92.50750°W / 38.86139; -92.50750