Branums Point, Missouri

Branums Point (also known as Branum) is an extinct town in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Branum's Point was founded ca. 1830 by Michael Branum, and named for him.[2] A post office called Branum was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Branums Point
  2. "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.


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