Broadway is an extinct town in Maries County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
A post office called Broadway was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community was named in jest, as the nearby country road was referred to as "Broadway" by locals.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Broadway (historical)
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Maries County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Maries County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Maries County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°06′06″N 91°42′28″W / 38.10167°N 91.70778°W
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