Fairmont, Missouri

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

History[]

Fairmont was laid out in 1851, and named for its lofty elevation.[2] A post office called Fairmont was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairmont, Missouri
  2. ^ "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°19′53″N 91°54′36″W / 40.33139°N 91.91000°W / 40.33139; -91.91000


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