Himmel, Missouri
Himmel is an extinct town in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Himmel was established in 1920, and remained in operation until 1923.[2] The community derives its name from the last name of I. Himmelberger, a businessperson in the local lumber industry.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Himmel
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
Coordinates: 36°58′34″N 89°45′10″W / 36.97611°N 89.75278°W
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Missouri
- Former populated places in Stoddard County, Missouri
- 1920 establishments in Missouri
- Southeast Missouri geography stubs