Forker, Missouri
Forkeris anunincorporated communityin southernLinn County,in theU.S. stateofMissouri.[1]
The community is onMissouri Route 130one mile north of the Linn-Charitoncounty line. TheChicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroadwent past the east side of the community.[2]
History
[edit]According to tradition, Forker was the name of a railroad official.[3]A variant name was "Boomer Post Office".[1]A post office called Boomer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1953.[4]
References
[edit]- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forker
- ^Sumner MO,7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1949
- ^"Linn County Place Names, 1928–1945".The State Historical Society of Missouri.Archivedfrom the original on June 24, 2016.RetrievedOctober 29,2016.
- ^"Post Offices".Jim Forte Postal History. Archived fromthe originalon October 30, 2016.RetrievedOctober 29,2016.
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