Bushburg, Missouri
Bushburg (formerly spelled Bushberg) is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History[]
A post office called Bushberg was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community derives its name from Isador Bush, the operator of a local plant nursery.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bushburg, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
Coordinates: 38°18′19″N 90°22′35″W / 38.30528°N 90.37639°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Jefferson County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
- St. Louis Area, Missouri geography stubs