Jaegers Shop, Missouri

Jaegers Shop is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

History

Variant names were "Cedar Fork", Cedarfork", and "Jaeger".[1] The name Cedar Fork was after nearby Cedar Fork creek, while Jaeger was the name of William F. Jaeger, a local blacksmith.[2] A post office called Cedar Fork was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jaegers Shop
  2. "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°27′40″N 91°17′58″W / 38.46111°N 91.29944°W / 38.46111; -91.29944

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