Wortham, Missouri
Wortham is a census-designated place in St. Francois County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Wortham was originally called "Cherrytown", and under the latter name was platted in 1904.[2] A post office called Wortham was established in 1925, and remained in operation until 1969.[3] An early postmaster, Ray Wortham, gave the community his last name.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wortham, Missouri
- "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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