Noser Mill, Missouri

Noser Mill is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Missouri, in the United States.[1]

History

The community was named after John J. Noser, the proprietor of a local gristmill.[2] An early variant name was "Luther".[3] A post office called Luther was established in 1872, the name was changed to Noser Mill in 1902, and the post office closed in 1908.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Noser Mill, Missouri
  2. Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 101.
  3. "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°23′35″N 91°11′33″W / 38.39306°N 91.19250°W / 38.39306; -91.19250


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